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A vehicle control device is provided that is capable of functioning as a transmission synchronizer, an electromagnetic clutch, a starter for an engine, and a generator. The device includes a first member having a plurality of inwardly extending poles and a plurality of coils that are wound upon the

A vehicle control device is provided that is capable of functioning as a transmission synchronizer, an electromagnetic clutch, a starter for an engine, and a generator. The device includes a first member having a plurality of inwardly extending poles and a plurality of coils that are wound upon the poles. The first member is connected to an engine output shaft for rotation therewith. The device also includes a second member that is disposed within the first member. The second member is connected to a transmission input shaft for rotation therewith. Finally, the device includes means for energizing the coils of the first member to control the operation of the control device. By controlling the energization of the coils and the relative motion of the first and second members, the control device can be used as a transmission synchronizer, a clutch, a starter for the vehicle's engine, and a generator for the vehicle's battery.

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[ I claim:] [1.] A multi-purpose vehicle control device, comprising:a variable reluctance machine havinga first member coupled to a vehicle engine output shaft for rotation therewith;a second member coupled to a vehicle transmission input shaft for rotation therewith,wherein one of said first and se

[ I claim:] [1.] A multi-purpose vehicle control device, comprising:a variable reluctance machine havinga first member coupled to a vehicle engine output shaft for rotation therewith;a second member coupled to a vehicle transmission input shaft for rotation therewith,wherein one of said first and second members includesa plurality of poles anda first coil wound about first preselected ones of said plurality of poles; and,means for energizing said first coil in accordance with predetermined operating strategies.