Heat pipe cooled wet rotating disc engagement systems
US9618068B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2065/788
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides wet rotating disc engagement systems, e.g., a wet brake systems and/or wet clutch systems, for mobile platforms and/or stationary platforms, wherein the system comprises a plurality of first heat pipes having evaporator ends disposed within a plurality of first discs of the wet rotating disc engagement system and/or a plurality of second heat pipes having evaporator ends disposed within a plurality of second discs of the wet rotating disc engagement system. Additionally, condenser ends of the first and/or second heat pipes are disposed within oil retained within an oil reservoir of the wet rotating disc engagement system.
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