Machine element or mechanism – Gearing – Plural power paths to and/or from gearing
Patent
1987-01-15
1988-11-15
Wright, Dirk
Machine element or mechanism
Gearing
Plural power paths to and/or from gearing
74732, 192 327, F16H 4700
Patent
active
047840196
ABSTRACT:
A torque converter disconnect and bypass clutch assembly (10) for an automatic mechanical transmission system (12) of the type comprising a fluid torque converter (20) drivingly interposed a drive engine (16) and a mechanical change gear transmission (14), preferably of the type utilizing a power synchronizing device (30), is provided. The torque converter disconnect and bypass clutch structure includes an independently engageable and disengageable torque converter disconnect friction clutch (24) and torque converter bypass friction clutch (26). A connecting member (74) is fixed for rotation with the transmission input shaft (72) and includes a first portion (76) associated with the torque converter disconnect clutch and a second portion (78) associated with the torque converter bypass clutch. In the preferred embodiment, the disconnect and by-pass clutches (24 and 26) are concentric and telescopically related to provide an axially compact structure.
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Eaton Corporation
Gordon H. D.
Wright Dirk
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