Abstract:
Systems and methods are shown for electrically controllably transmitting power from a motor involving electrically controllably coupling the first input hub to a shuttle so that power is transmitted from the first input hub to the shuttle, providing for one-way rotation between the shuttle and a stationary chassis, and coupling the shuttle to an output hub with a spring such that energy is stored and released from the spring as the output hub rotates. Examples are shown that include controlling engaged and disengaged time intervals of the first input hub and shuttle to maintain a torque level at the output hub, such as by utilizing pulse width modulation or pulse frequency modulation. Examples are also shown involving electroadhesively coupling the first input hub to the shuttle.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are shown for electrically controllably transmitting power from a motor involving electrically controllably coupling the first input hub to a shuttle so that power is transmitted from the first input hub to the shuttle, providing for one-way rotation between the shuttle and a stationary chassis, and coupling the shuttle to an output hub with a spring such that energy is stored and released from the spring as the output hub rotates. Examples are shown that include controlling engaged and disengaged time intervals of the first input hub and shuttle to maintain a torque level at the output hub, such as by utilizing pulse width modulation or pulse frequency modulation. Examples are also shown involving electroadhesively coupling the first input hub to the shuttle.
Abstract:
In an aspect, a method is provided for controlling a clutch assembly having first and second rotatable clutch members. The method includes providing a wrap spring clutch having first and second ends. The phase angle between the first and second ends determines a diameter of the wrap spring clutch. One of the clutch members is connected with the first end. The method further includes obtaining a target value indicative of a target speed for the second clutch member, and determining through measurement an actual value that is indicative of an actual speed of the second clutch member. The method further includes changing the phase angle between the first and second ends of the wrap spring clutch to generate a selected amount of slip between the wrap spring clutch and the other of the first and second clutch members, based on the target value and the actual value.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a method for operating an electromagnetic clutch (1), in particular for operating an auxiliary unit in a motor vehicle, comprising a magnetic coil (13) to which current can be supplied, a drive side (2), and an output side that can be coupled with the drive side, comprising the following steps: changing the supply of current to the magnetic coil (13) in order to provoke slip between the drive side (2) and the output side (6), detecting a clear change of the magnetic flux resulting from the beginning slip and an associated working gap enlargement or detecting a change of a physical variable, said change being associated with the change of the magnetic flux, in particular detecting a current pulse (18) or a voltage pulse, changing the supply of current to the magnetic coil (13) in order to close the clutch (1), and ending the slip as a reaction to the detection of the change of the magnetic flux or the change of the physical variable. The invention further relates to an electromagnetic clutch (1) that can be operated by means of the method.
Abstract:
A clutch control method, which, by means of an electronic control unit, disconnects a clutch in sync with the start of a transmission gear shift, and connects the clutch in sync with completion of the transmission gear shift, wherein, with regard to clutch connection control, a plurality of clutch connection modes are preset, and said clutch connection modes are selected in accordance with the size of a clutch input-side revolution number and output-side revolution number upon completion of a gear shift.
Abstract:
A method is provided for controlling a PTO clutch (28) of a transmission (20) subject to a varying inertial load. The method includes providing a signal to a pressure control valve (32) selectively engaged with the PTO clutch configured to engage a drive source (14) of the transmission with an implement (19). The signal to the pressure control valve is modulated based on a single predetermined profile.
Abstract:
An electronically-controlled fluid coupling device (10) having a front mounted fan (5) and electrical actuation (7) without a tethered harness. The fluid coupling device combines an inverted viscous clutch, drive pulley (56) and a split electromagnetic actuator package. In this arrangement, the electrical portion of the split electromagnetic actuator is not physically attached to the fan drive, but is instead mounted to a stationary member. The remaining actuator components are integral to the fan drive and are composed of only mechanical parts. The inverted clutch arrangement having remote electronic control allows three output modes: engaged, partially engaged, or disengaged.