Method and device for a real time measurement of output torque of an automobile engine
US6505504B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H59/16
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention is a device for real-time measurement of torque output from an automobile engine. The device measures the deformation of damper springs of a planar clutch plate and interprets the deformation as the output torque while the automobile is in operation. The device is comprised of (i) a planar disc clutch plate which includes damper springs, (ii) first and second sets of posts which are welded onto the clutch plate, (iii) a signal pick-up sensor and (iv) an electronic circuit to process the picked-up signals.
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