Selectable torque path torque converter
US12398792B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2023 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H45/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An architecture for coupling an output member from a prime mover to an input member of a device to be driven. The architecture includes a torque transfer device defining an indirect coupling for transferring torque therethrough, a direct drive connection member providing a direct coupling for transferring torque therethrough, and a dynamically controllable clutch that selectively and rotationally drives either the torque transfer device or the direct drive connection member. The torque transfer device is rotatably disconnected from the dynamically controllable clutch and undriven when the dynamically controllable clutch is driving the direct drive connection member.
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