192 clutches and power-stop control – Vortex-flow drive and clutch – With brake
Patent
1981-01-06
1983-12-20
Bonck, Rodney H.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Vortex-flow drive and clutch
With brake
60709, 60718, 180 54C, 192 0034, 192 34, 192 85C, B60K 4102, F01B 2102, F16D 2508
Patent
active
044212178
ABSTRACT:
A clutch is arranged to drivingly connect and disconnect the crankshaft members of two internal combustion engines. One engine which is preferably the smaller of the two engines is operated to propel a vehicle by delivering torque through a transmission to a differential and then to the wheels. When to meet the demand for increased power requirements, the clutch is engaged to form a tandem arrangement of engines. Torque is supplied by both engines with the second and larger engine transmitting torque through the crankshaft of the first engine. Clutch members are moved into and out of engagement according to one embodiment and according to a second embodiment, the second and larger engine is moved to force a clutch member into a driving relationship.
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Bonck Rodney H.
Murray Thomas H.
Poff Clifford A.
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