Mechanical Diode (MD)
40 million in use and counting, our Mechanical Diode (MD) One-Way Clutch is a powershift-enabling technology designed for static (brake) or dynamic (clutch) applications.
Benefits:
- Reduces spin loss for improved fuel economy
- Decreased packaging space
- Mass reduction
- System cost savings
- Component integration
- Provides seamless shift for hybrid or BEV gear boxes
Capabilities:
- Can use aluminum components to save costs, weight, and inertia
- Available in various size configurations
- Offers an integrated backing plate function as well as center hub function
- Requires little oil
6 speed FWD Application
RWD Application
6 speed FWD/AWD Application
EV Transmission Application
- Can use of aluminum components
- Reduces rotating inertia of propulsion system
- Reduces transmission rotating inertia
- Superior high speed performance
- Minimal drag losses
- Integrated axial and radial piloting elements
- Ultra-high torque density
- Minimal torque loss
- Integrated backing plate
- Developed to advance vehicle hybridization
- Optimized for minimal lubrication
- Designed with significant radial tolerance to provide ultra-low drag torque for improved efficiency
Common MD Applications
Multi-Speed Shifting
Means multi-speed shifting propulsion systems integrate with our CMD, DCC, and MD technologies – delivering seamless shifting solutions for traditional, hybrid and BEV gear boxes.
Transmission Powershifting
Means technology integrates directly into the drive system—delivering seamless shifting solutions for traditional, hybrid and BEV gear boxes.