Torsional compensator based on magnetic reluctance
US9803716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/035
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torsional compensator for an internal combustion engine is provided. The torsional compensator comprises a rotor portion and a stator portion. The rotor portion is in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine. The first rotor portion comprises at least one of first magnetic array and a first ferromagnetic array. The stator portion is disposed about the rotor portion. The stator portion is coupled to at least one of the internal combustion engine, a transmission, and a compensator housing. The stator portion comprises at least one of a second magnetic array and a second ferromagnetic array. In response to rotation of the rotor portion within the stator portion, a magnetic reluctance force is generated. The magnetic reluctance force applies a torque to the output of the internal combustion engine to dampen a torque ripple of the internal combustion engine.
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