Abstract: A torsion damping mechanism with a torsion damper with an input side and an output side, where the input side and the output side are connected elastically to each other by spring-type stored energy elements for rotation in common auxiliary mass which can rotate coaxially to the torsion damping mechanism is connected frictionally to the torsion damping mechanism by way of a friction area, where the frictional connection between the torsion damping mechanism and the auxiliary mass has a predetermined frictional moment. When this moment is exceeded during the occurrence of peaks in the torque being applied to the torsion damping mechanism, the auxiliary mass can slip or slips.

Abstract: A torsion damping mechanism with a torsion damper with an input side and an output side, which are connected elastically to each other by spring-type stored-energy elements, and with an auxiliary mass which can rotate coaxially to the torsion damper. A combination bearing has a first bearing section for supporting the input side and the output side against each other, and a second bearing section for supporting the auxiliary mass.

Abstract: A double clutch assembly comprising a first clutch area for the optional production of a torque-transmitting connection between a drive element and a first driven element, a second clutch area for the optional production of a torque-transmitting connection between the drive element and a second driven element, and a common engaging/disengaging mechanism, by means of which the first clutch area and the second clutch area can be actuated to produce or to nullify the torque-transmitting condition.

Abstract: A friction clutch for a motor vehicle is embodied with a centrifugal mass device, which has at least one mass-bearing compensating system. At least one component of the centrifugal mass device is equipped, to form the compensating system, with at least one chamber that holds, to a predetermined degree of fullness, a fluid medium, whose position in the chamber changes when a torsional vibration occurs. The effect resulting from this position change depends on the density and viscosity of the medium, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, on the arrangement of the chamber, which determines the vibrational behavior of the medium, the shape of the chamber, which determines the movement resistance, and its degree of fullness.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper having an input part, an output part, and a plurality of coupling members coupling the input part with the output part. The input part and the output part are tiltable relative to one another so that when a wobbling movement of at least one of the parts occurs, this wobbling movement is not compulsorily or positively transmitted to the other part.

Abstract: A friction clutch for a motor vehicle is embodied with a centrifugal mass device, which has at least one mass-bearing compensating system. At least one component of the centrifugal mass device is equipped, to form the compensating system, with at least one chamber that holds, to a predetermined degree of fullness, a fluid medium, whose position in the chamber changes when a torsional vibration occurs. The effect resulting from this position change depends on the density and viscosity of the medium, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, on the arrangement of the chamber, which determines the vibrational behavior of the medium, the shape of the chamber, which determines the movement resistance, and its degree of fullness.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper having a first damper element and a second damper element, which are connected to each other for the purpose of torque transmission by a first damping spring device. The first damping spring device has at least one damping spring arrangement with at least one damping spring. One of the damper element has a support on which the damping spring arrangement is supported in its respective end areas in approximately the circumferential direction via support elements. Further, a displacement surface is embodied on the first damper element for each support element. On the other damper element, there are carriers for each support element. Upon a relative rotation between the first and second damper elements, the carrier serve to take along the respective support elements and press them in the direction of the displacement surface for the purpose of movement along the associated displacement surface.

Abstract: A torsional vibration damper is equipped with a drive-side transmission element and an output-side transmission element deflectable relative thereto. A friction device is connected between the transmission elements. The friction device has a friction element with at least two different friction areas. The friction element is arranged in a circumferential opening having circumferential ends in one of the transmission elements. As long as the friction element is movable within the circumferential opening relative to the ends of the circumferential opening, only a first friction area of the friction element is active. When the friction element contacts one of the circumferential ends of the circumferential opening, only a second friction area of the friction element is active.

Abstract: A clutch plate in which the support of the hub provides for pivoting as well as radial compliance relative to the remaining components. This support is accomplished by a component, which is centered directly or indirectly on the hub plate of the load compliance, whereby the load springs can be employed for radial compliance of the hub.

Abstract: An apparatus for modifying noise oscillations in a passenger compartment (12) of a motor vehicle (14) includes a memory device (38) for storing a plurality of predetermined oscillation patterns (SM), an operating condition determination device (18) for determining an operating condition (BZ) of the motor vehicle (14), a selector device (36) for selecting an oscillation pattern (SM) as a function of the determined operating condition (BZ) of the motor vehicle (14), and an oscillation generator device (39-42-44) for generating oscillations corresponding to the selected oscillation pattern (SM) into the passenger compartment (12) of the motor vehicle (14).

Abstract: Torsional vibration damper for a motor vehicle friction clutch, the torsional vibration damper having a hub with a hub disc, and cover plates located one on either side of the hub disc, which cover plates are fastened together. The cover plates can be rotated with respect to the hub disc against the force of springs by a specified amount, whereby the radial guidance of the parts which can rotate in relation to one another is provided by preferably one cover plate and a bearing element inserted in a central hole of the cover plate. The bearing element permits a limited radial relative movement of the cover plate with respect to the hub, is designed so that in addition to an axial offset, it can also compensate for an angular offset between the crankshaft and the transmission shaft.

Abstract: A drive arrangement for a hybrid vehicle with an electric motor, which has a rotor with a hub body and a stator, and with two engagable and disengagable dry-disk clutches. Each of the dry-disk clutches has a first functional component as well as a second functional component. The second functional component is frictionally connectable to the first functional component in order to provide a torque transmitting connection.

Abstract: A divided flywheel apparatus has a first centrifugal mass connected to a driving mechanism, a second centrifugal mass engaged with the first centrifugal mass my means of a torsional vibration damper, whereby the second centrifugal mass is capable of a limited relative rotation with respect to the first centrifugal mass, and a damping device which contains at least one vibration damper, by means of which, under specified operating conditions, a frictional connection can be established between the two centrifugal masses. The damping device has a sensor apparatus, by means of which the occurrence of at least one measurement corresponding to a specified operating condition can be measured, and by means of a signal transmitted to a switching apparatus, the actuation of the vibration damper can be triggered by means of an actuation device which can be actuated by means of the switching device, resulting in an effective action which is a function of the value measured.

Abstract: A device to damp vibrations in a motor vehicle between the engine and the drive train, whereby there is a torsion damping device between a first centrifugal mass and a second centrifugal mass. The torsion damping device contains coil springs which are guided in guide blocks and spring cups. A bearing for the second centrifugal mass is provided on the first centrifugal mass by way of a friction bearing in the radially inner area of the spring cups and guide shoes.

Abstract: A clutch plate having a hub and hub disc which are manufactured from two individual parts, wherein the two parts are non-rotationally connected by means of gear teeth so that there is essentially no play in the circumferential direction. Either the lining carrier or cover plate or both can thereby be guided with respect to a guide diameter of the hub by means of a plastic metal friction or sliding pair.

Abstract: A clutch disc with a torsion damping device for low torques and a torsion damping device for large torques, in which the input part or the output part of one of the two torsion damping devices, with an essentially tubular extension which runs axially, is placed on a cylindrical guide diameter of the hub which is oriented concentrically to the axis of rotation. The extension is thereby used to stabilize the hub in the radial direction when torque is applied.

Abstract: Friction clutch, in particular for motor vehicles, consisting of a driving portion as a counterpressure plate, a pressure plate oriented so that it can move axially but not rotationally with respect to the counterpressure plate, a clutch plate with clutch linings which can be fixed between the two and which is located non-rotationally on a drive shaft, whereby the clutch plate is provided if necessary with a load and/or idle damper, whereby there are also pressure elements for the clutch plate and/or the damper. On such a friction clutch, the object of the invention is to realize different, predetermined moments of friction with the identical geometry of the friction device. The invention teaches that this object can be achieved by providing as the pressure element at least one permanent magnet and/or at least one magnet system and/or at least one electrically energized magnetic circuit.

Abstract: The invention proposes a two-mass flywheel for the drive line of a motor vehicle. The two-mass flywheel comprises a torsional vibration damper with, distributed over the periphery, a plurality of coil springs (31, 31') which are braced on one another via sliding shoes (43). The sliding shoes (43) guide the springs (31) in a passage (29). End shoes (41) bearing on the end springs (31') and the sliding shoes (43) have extension pieces which prevent the springs (31, 31') bearing on the outer contours of the passage (23) at relatively high rotary speeds. The passage contains viscous lubrication so that in conjunction with slip-promoting coating on the end shoes (41) and sliding shoes (43) a very low basic friction is achieved.

Abstract: The clutch disc for a motor vehicle friction clutch comprises a hub (1) on which side discs (7, 9) are rotatably mounted, arranged axially spaced, rigidly joined together, carrying the clutch linings (17). A hub plate (19) joined with the hub (1) solid in rotation, but with rotary play, is coupled rotationally elastically by means of springs (23) with the side discs (7, 9). Mounted axially between the hub plate (19) and one of the side discs (7) is a friction ring (41) of plastic material from which there protrude lugs (39) engaging into recesses (61) of the side disc (7). The lugs (39) guide the friction ring (41) solid in rotation but axially movable on the lateral disc (7). Axially mounted between the frictional ring (41) in frictional contact with the hub plate (19) and the side disc (7) is a disc spring (43) which applies with a plurality of flexible tongues protruding from its inner circumference on the friction ring (41). The flexible tongues engage in recesses of the friction ring (41).