Clutch assembly with fluid evacuation
US10508693B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/0214
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutched device can include a differential, a clutch, and a gate. The differential can transmit torque between an input member and first and second output members. A housing can define a sump and a reservoir spaced apart from the sump. A first aperture open to the sump and reservoir can be above a static fluid level of the sump. A second aperture can couple the sump and reservoir below the static fluid level. An outer clutch plate carrier can rotate through the sump and sling fluid through the first aperture. The outer carrier can be coupled for rotation with the second output member and an inner clutch plate carrier can be coupled to a third output member. The gate can be movable between first and second positions. In the first position the gate can block the second aperture. In the second position the second aperture can be open.
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