Fluid cooled clutch
CA 1190872 A · Owner: Borg-Warner Corporation · Inventors: Smirl, Richard L.
Overview
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The present invention deals with a variable pulley transmission assembly operable between a prime mover and a driven means. The assembly includes input and output pulleys each with a movable sheave, where the pulleys are connected by a flexible belt, a fluid-actuated and fluid cooled starting clutch (16), a forward-reverse-neutral gear arrangement and a differential drive system connected to the driver means. The system also includes a control system to control the fluid actuated clutch (16) and the movable sheaves (68,152). The clutch includes a deeply grooved pattern (345) to provide adequate cooling with low pressure oil before its return to sump. This assembly provides a slippable …
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- Granted July 23, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 23, 2002.
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