192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutch and brake – Sliding operation
Patent
1997-04-21
1999-08-17
Lorence, Richard M.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutch and brake
Sliding operation
192 5842, 192 7012, 192 85CA, 192103F, F16D 6704, F16D 250638
Patent
active
059379790
ABSTRACT:
A clutch mechanism is provided for a cooling fan of a size capable of fitting into the limited envelope available in an over-the-road diesel tractor. A compact housing has a belt drive input and an output connected to the fan hub. The housing includes a pressure chamber in fluid communication with a pressurized air supply and a controllable valve in the air supply line for regulating the pressure in the pressure chamber when the clutch must be operated. The air pressure actuates an internal piston to translate the clutch in a continuously variable manner between engaged and disengaged conditions.
A small envelope clutch, having an outer diameter less than about 9.8 inches in diameter within the fan hub and less than about 6 inches under the belts and 7.3 inches overall so the housing may be positioned between the radiator and the engine, is capable of generating 150 foot-pounds of torque, running a 55 horsepower fan at 2100 rpm, and dissipating 10 horsepower of heat while in the slip mode. The clutch also has at least 130 inches in clutch area.
Fan speed is controlled utilizing a closed loop control system. The control system is capable of monitoring engine conditions and controlling fluid pressure actuating the clutch assembly to control the fan speed in response to the engine conditions.
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Lorence Richard M.
Rockford Powertrain, Inc.
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