Torsional damper assembly

A torsional damper assembly for transmitting torque between a prime mover of a powertrain and an input of a transmission is provided. The torsional damper assembly includes an input mass, an output mass, a damping element, a bypass clutch, and a bypass clutch release lever. The damping element is in...

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Main Author GRIMMER MICHAEL J
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.11.2013
Subjects
BLASTING
BRAKES
CLUTCHES
COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR DAMPING VIBRATION
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
SHOCK-ABSORBERS
SPRINGS
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
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Summary:A torsional damper assembly for transmitting torque between a prime mover of a powertrain and an input of a transmission is provided. The torsional damper assembly includes an input mass, an output mass, a damping element, a bypass clutch, and a bypass clutch release lever. The damping element is interposed between the input mass and the output mass, and it is operable to translate torque between the masses and to dampen oscillation generated by the prime mover. The bypass clutch is configured to couple the input and output masses together for common rotation when engaged. The bypass clutch release lever is pivotally rotatable with respect to the output mass, and it includes a biasing portion and a weighted end. When rotated, the biasing portion is operable to bias the bypass clutch away from the input mass to disengage the bypass clutch.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113336905