192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Axially engaging
Patent
1997-04-21
1998-11-03
Lorence, Richard M.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Axially engaging
192 7014, 1921132, F16D 1372
Patent
active
058295666
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a clutch assembly operative to transmit forces between an input and an output and includes a first set of plates connected to the input and a second set of plates connected to the output. The first and second plates are alternately interleaved to form a clutch pack and friction material is disposed on both sides of each of the second plates. An engagement mechanism is coupled for rotation with the input and is operable for applying a compressive force to the interleaved clutch pack thereby creating friction forces that transfer forces between the input and the output. By placing the friction material on both sides of the second clutch plates rather than the first clutch plates, the improvement provides for greater torque transfer efficiency and heat dissipation over existing clutch assemblies.
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Fox Bradley T.
Winks Joseph A.
Lorence Richard M.
New Venture Gear Inc.
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