192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Axially engaging
Patent
1993-01-19
1994-05-03
Lorence, Richard M.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Axially engaging
1921061, 74574, 464 69, 464 84, F16D 312, F16D 362
Patent
active
053079132
ABSTRACT:
A flywheel clutch assembly disposed between an engine and transmission includes an external damper positioned between a flywheel and a clutch housing. The external damper allows relative motion between the flywheel and the clutch housing, while elastically resisting relative motion in both the driving and coast modes. The clutch housing is relatively heavy and functions as an additional flywheel as it is being rotated by the main flywheel of the assembly. The clutch mechanism disposed within the housing includes a rigid driven disk which assures minimum inertia in the drive line. In one specific aspect of the invention, the damper is comprised of a plurality of arcuate, nested beam springs pivoted at one end to the flywheel and at the other end to the heavy cover enclosing the clutch assembly. The resulting flywheel clutch assembly with the external damper disposed between the flywheel and clutch provides improved shiftability while minimizing rattle in both the idle and drive modes of the drive line.
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Dana Corporation
Lorence Richard M.
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