Disconnect clutch
US11085498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D25/0638
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disconnect clutch comprises a passive centrifugal valve that is utilized to disconnect parasitic loads from an engine during the initial start-up and to automatically connect the parasitic loads once the engine speed is sufficient. The passive centrifugal valve operates dependent on a rotational speed of a flywheel assembly of the clutch and is configured to switch at a threshold rotational speed of the flywheel assembly.
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