Internal combustion engine having a variably engagable slipping wet clutch for driving a supercharger
US4519373A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 30, 1982 |
| Grant date | May 28, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02B39/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A supercharger includes a compressor system which is driven through an electro-magnetically actuated variable slipping wet clutch to supply boost to an engine in the form of compressed air according to load requirements. Apparatus and methods are disclosed for supplying boost to the engine by varying the drive torque via the clutch system to the compressor system.
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