Self-contained clutch for diesel engines
US10240643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/22
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-contained clutch for diesel engines for off-highway implementation is provided. A stationary friction disc, pressure plate and endplate sandwich a pair of rotating separator discs. Attenuation of vibration damping of the rotator discs may be achieved by a centrifugal weight. A pulse-width-modulated DC motor or valve is employed in association with a hydraulic actuator to control pressure to the clutch piston. An RFID tag uniquely identifies the nature and parameters of the clutch itself and is associated with the clutch such that the controller can most efficiently operate the clutch. Heat is dissipated by an oil pump servicing the support bearings and/or by the integration of a centrifugal fan into the heat disc stack.
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