Low power modulating clutch control system with combination accumulator and piston actuator
US7182194B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2048/0209
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power transmission device includes a rotary input member receiving drive torque from a source of torque, a rotary output member for providing drive torque to an output device and a torque transfer mechanism for transferring drive torque between the input member and the output member. The torque transfer mechanism includes a friction clutch assembly operably disposed between the input member and the output member and a hydraulic clutch actuation system operable for applying a clutch engagement force to the friction clutch assembly. The hydraulic clutch actuation system includes an electric motor drivingly coupled to the hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic actuator includes a first piston biasedly engaged by a spring, slidably positioned within a housing and operable to supply pressurized fluid to a second piston. Supply of pressurized fluid to the second piston provides the clutch engagement force.
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