192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Plural clutch-assemblage
Patent
1983-12-15
1985-07-02
Chambers, A. Michael
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Plural clutch-assemblage
192 483, 192 57, 192 84C, 192 0098, F01P 702
Patent
active
045262578
ABSTRACT:
A drive mechanism (26) momentarily reduces the speed of engine-driven accessories in response to vehicle acceleration or increased power demands to improve fuel economy and to provide additional horsepower for the vehicle. The drive mechanism includes an electromagnetic clutch (48) operative, when engaged, to drive the accessories at constant speeds relative to speeds of an engine (10) and a viscous coupling (60) operative, when first engaged, in response to disengagement of the clutch, to first drive the accessories at a minimum speed and then to increase the accessory speeds to minimize shift shocks when the clutch is reengaged. The coupling includes a housing (58) defining an annular compartment (108) containing an annular clutch member (92) and a viscous liquid. A working chamber (113) within the compartment, defined by confronting surfaces of the housing and clutch member, transmits torque from the housing to the clutch member via viscous shear in response to relative rotation therebetween. An annular reservoir (114) circumscribing the working chamber receives liquid from the working chamber and minimizes the amount of liquid in the chamber when clutch (48 ) is engaged. A pump (116) returns the liquid to the working chamber when clutch (48) is disengaged.
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Chambers A. Michael
Eaton Corporation
Fox John C.
Grace C. H.
Rulou P. S.
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