GB2316153B - Torque converter with a friction clutch - Google Patents

Torque converter with a friction clutch

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Publication number
GB2316153B
GB2316153B GB9724745A GB9724745A GB2316153B GB 2316153 B GB2316153 B GB 2316153B GB 9724745 A GB9724745 A GB 9724745A GB 9724745 A GB9724745 A GB 9724745A GB 2316153 B GB2316153 B GB 2316153B
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United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
torque converter
friction clutch
clutch
friction
torque
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Fee Related
Application number
GB9724745A
Other versions
GB2316153A (en
GB9724745D0 (en
Inventor
Dieter Otto
Volker Middelmann
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
LuK Getriebe Systeme GmbH
Original Assignee
LuK Getriebe Systeme GmbH
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Priority claimed from GB9715217A external-priority patent/GB2314404B/en
Publication of GB9724745D0 publication Critical patent/GB9724745D0/en
Publication of GB2316153A publication Critical patent/GB2316153A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of GB2316153B publication Critical patent/GB2316153B/en
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Classifications

    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H45/00—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches
    • F16H45/02—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D13/00—Friction clutches
    • F16D13/58—Details
    • F16D13/72—Features relating to cooling
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D69/00—Friction linings; Attachment thereof; Selection of coacting friction substances or surfaces
    • F16D2069/004—Profiled friction surfaces, e.g. grooves, dimples
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H45/00—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches
    • F16H45/02—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type
    • F16H2045/0273—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type characterised by the type of the friction surface of the lock-up clutch
    • F16H2045/0289—Details of friction surfaces of the lock-up clutch
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16H—GEARING
    • F16H45/00—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches
    • F16H45/02—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type
    • F16H2045/0273—Combinations of fluid gearings for conveying rotary motion with couplings or clutches with mechanical clutches for bridging a fluid gearing of the hydrokinetic type characterised by the type of the friction surface of the lock-up clutch
    • F16H2045/0294—Single disk type lock-up clutch, i.e. using a single disc engaged between friction members

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Operated Clutches (AREA)
  • Hydraulic Clutches, Magnetic Clutches, Fluid Clutches, And Fluid Joints (AREA)
GB9724745A 1993-07-09 1994-07-04 Torque converter with a friction clutch Expired - Fee Related GB2316153B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE4322974 1993-07-09
DE4418024 1994-05-25
GB9715217A GB2314404B (en) 1993-07-09 1994-07-04 Hydrodynamic torque converter

Publications (3)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB9724745D0 GB9724745D0 (en) 1998-01-21
GB2316153A GB2316153A (en) 1998-02-18
GB2316153B true GB2316153B (en) 1998-11-04

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GB9724745A Expired - Fee Related GB2316153B (en) 1993-07-09 1994-07-04 Torque converter with a friction clutch

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Families Citing this family (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5878860A (en) * 1997-04-22 1999-03-09 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Plate and facing assembly
US6145645A (en) * 1998-07-04 2000-11-14 Borg-Warner Automotive, Gmbh Disk assembly
US9856937B2 (en) 2015-05-27 2018-01-02 Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG Coined friction material for motor vehicle drive train

Citations (3)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0447019A2 (en) * 1990-03-13 1991-09-18 Borg-Warner Automotive Transmission And Engine Components Corporation A high capacity viscous pumping groove pattern for a wet clutch
US5176236A (en) * 1992-01-09 1993-01-05 Borg-Warner Automotive Transmission & Engine Components Corporation Facing material for wet clutch plate and methods for fabricating and applying same
US5566802A (en) * 1995-07-17 1996-10-22 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Continuous slip hydrokinetic torque converter clutch interface with curcuitous groove for cooling and wetting clutch interface zone

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0447019A2 (en) * 1990-03-13 1991-09-18 Borg-Warner Automotive Transmission And Engine Components Corporation A high capacity viscous pumping groove pattern for a wet clutch
US5176236A (en) * 1992-01-09 1993-01-05 Borg-Warner Automotive Transmission & Engine Components Corporation Facing material for wet clutch plate and methods for fabricating and applying same
US5566802A (en) * 1995-07-17 1996-10-22 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Continuous slip hydrokinetic torque converter clutch interface with curcuitous groove for cooling and wetting clutch interface zone

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GB2316153A (en) 1998-02-18
GB9724745D0 (en) 1998-01-21

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PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 20040704