Abstract: A powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft. The engine is operable to rotate the crankshaft about a central axis. A torque converter includes a housing that is rotatable about the central axis. A selectable one way clutch system interconnects the housing of the torque converter and the crankshaft. The selectable one way clutch system includes a notch plate and a pocket plate. One of the notch plate and the pocket plate is defined by the housing of the torque converter, and the other of the notch plate and the pocket plate is connected to the crankshaft for continuous rotation with the crankshaft.

Abstract: A vehicle drive device, wherein the fluid coupling accommodating space is formed between the rotating electrical machine accommodating space and the speed change mechanism accommodating space in an axial direction of the speed change mechanism and is configured such that no oil is supplied to a region around the fluid coupling, the discharge oil passage has an introducing opening that opens to the second oil reservoir, and a lowest end of the introducing opening is located below a lowest end of the rotating electrical machine.

Abstract: A torque converter for converting torque between an input shaft and an output shaft includes an impeller operably connected to the input shaft and rotatable therewith. The torque converter further includes a turbine operably connected to the output shaft and rotatable therewith. A fluid flow system directs a flow of motive fluid through the impeller and through the turbine to drive rotation of the output shaft relative to the input shaft. A lockup mechanism is engageable to urge rotation of the output shaft at an output shaft rotational speed identical to an input shaft rotational speed. A switching module controls an actuation system to urge engagement of the lockup mechanism.

Abstract: A vehicle drive includes a speed change mechanism connected to a rotary electric machine; an output member connected to the speed change mechanism and wheels; an engagement device changes a state of engagement between an input member connected to an engine and the speed change mechanism; a hydraulic pump driven by the engine or the rotary electric machine; a first pressure control device that controls pressure supplied from the pump and supplies the pressure to the speed change mechanism; a second, separate hydraulic pressure control device that controls the pressure supplied from the pump and supplies the pressure to the engagement device; and a case that houses the rotary electric machine, speed change mechanism, engagement device, and pump. At least the engagement device is housed in a space formed by the case, and the second hydraulic pressure control device is provided at a part of the case forming the space.

Abstract: A control apparatus for angling guide vanes of a torque converter is provided and includes a modeling unit configured to receive current condition data, to determine a current input power supplied by a starting motor from the current condition data and to output a result of the determination as a control signal and a controller, which is coupled to the modeling unit and thereby receptive of the control signal. The controller is configured to execute a comparison of the current input power with a rating of the starting motor and to angle the guide vanes of the torque converter at an angle in accordance with a result of the comparison.

Abstract: A large hydraulic radial piston pump suitable to be driven by the turbine of a wind turbine generator has a circular cover formed from at least three cover segments. Underneath the cover segments a seal in the form of a vulcanised rubber band extends around the entire periphery of the pump. Thus, the cover can be readily removed within the difficult to access location of a wind turbine nacelle, but a reliable seal can still be formed. An air pocket outside the seal, or within the seal, facilitates pulsatile flow into the cylinders of the pump during operation.

Abstract: A method adaptively learns torque converter (TC) slip in a transmission having a hydrodynamic torque converter assembly by setting a baseline TC slip profile, determining an actual TC slip value at different temperatures, generating an adapted TC slip profile by adapting the baseline TC slip profile in response to the actual TC slip values, and controlling the amount of TC slip during a neutral idle (NI) state of the transmission using the adapted TC slip profile. A vehicle includes a torque converter and a controller. The controller calibrates the TC slip during a first transmission state, and controls the amount of TC slip during a second transmission state. The controller measures actual TC slip data points, and adapts a TC slip profile to more closely approximate a natural slip curve of the vehicle in response to the actual slip TC slip value data points.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switch and control device for setting the power or torque transmission in a hydrodynamic machine, comprising at least one primary wheel and a secondary wheel, which together form a working space that can be filled with a working medium—comprising a housing that is composed of a main body and two shells; at least one electronic component that is at least indirectly used for controlling and/or monitoring the hydrodynamic machine or a predetermined state of said machine; at least one control valve that can be actuated by means of the electronic component in order to control a working medium flow in the hydrodynamic machine or into or out of the hydrodynamic machine.

Abstract: Discussed is a method and device for increasing the operational flexibility of a current-generating system with a turboset, comprising a turbine coupled to an electrical generator, a power set point value being predefined, and a future target time at which the turboset is supposed to be at the power set point value, so that a power curve is determined via the power set point value and the target time, the turboset being operated starting from a actual power value at an actual time along the power curve such that the predefined power set point value is reached at the predefined target time. Also discussed is a gas turbine and to a steam turbine in accordance with the above description.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure with a thermal safety function for a hydrodynamic or hydraulic machine, in particular a hydrodynamic clutch, designed for use in a housing of the hydrodynamic or hydraulic machine which holds a working medium, wherein the closure has a closure body for screwing or inserting into the housing or mounting on the housing in some other way; the closure body has a passage into which a closure core is introduced, which closure core is connected, by means of a melting element which can be melted on at a predefined temperature, directly to the closure body or to an intermediate element introduced in a seal-forming fashion in the closure body, in such a way that the passage is sealed off so as to prevent the working medium from passing through. The invention is characterized in such a way that the closure core has a blind bore or a blind hole which is open with respect to the working space, with the result that working medium can flow into the closure core.

Abstract: A variable displacement torque converter having a pump wheel rotatably driven to generate a flow of fluid, a turbine wheel rotated in response to the flow of fluid delivered from the pump wheel, and a stator wheel rotatably disposed in the flow of fluid from the turbine wheel to the pump wheel, the variable displacement torque converter includes an electric motor rotatably driving the stator wheel for adjusting an output torque to be output from the turbine wheel.

Abstract: A fluid type power transmission system includes a fluid type power transmission device and a control part. The fluid type power transmission device includes an inlet part and an outlet part for a working fluid. The fluid type power transmission device is configured to transmit power in response to circulation of the working fluid in the interior thereof. The control part is configured to control a pressure of the working fluid in the inlet part by regulating a pressure of the working fluid in the outlet part of the fluid type power transmission device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic coupling, especially for a turbocompound system, comprising: a pump wheel; a turbine wheel which forms in combination with a pump wheel a working chamber which can be filled with a working medium. The hydrodynamic coupling in accordance with the invention is characterized in that a mechanical locking device is provided for connecting the pump wheel and the turbine wheel in a torsionally rigid manner, which locking device is in connection with a section of the coupling guiding a working medium such that it closes under a predetermined degree of filling of the working chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic torque converter comprising a driving pump wheel, a driven turbine wheel, and a guide wheel, which has guide wheel blades. In order to create a hydrodynamic torque converter, which requires less installation space than conventional torque converters and is producible cost-effectively, the guide wheel blades are attached to the guide wheel such that they can move between a throughflow position and a guide position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a starting unit (1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6) comprising a starting element in the form of a hydrodynamic component (5, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6) and a housing (17, 18) that is coupled with the primary impeller (6) in a static or rotationally fixed manner and that encloses at least one impeller (7, 8) in the axial direction, thereby defining at least one working fluid guide channel or compartment (19). The invention is characterized in that the unit is provided with means (2) for influencing the transmission behavior of the hydrodynamic component (5). Said means comprise pressure medium-actuated integrated mechanical components (3) that have an at least indirect effect on the working cycle ensuing in the working compartment (8, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6).

Abstract: This invention relates to a speed monitor apparatus for monitoring speed and acceleration of rotating turbine equipment (turbomachinery) and for operating an overspeed trip to shut down the equipment in the event that the speed or acceleration exceed predetermined thresholds. The invention provides a speed monitor module having an output switch comprising a plurality of armature clamped relays such that first armatures form a first electrical path only when both first armatures are open or when both first armatures are closed and second armatures provide a second electrical path when either or both second armatures are open or closed such that the second electrical path is discontinuous when either first armature is stuck in an open or closed position causing either second armature to remain floating between an open and closed position.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic machine with a turbo coupling comprising primary and secondary wheels together forming a torus shaped workspace, which can be filled with a working medium. A temperature-sensing device installed in a component, which rotates when the machine is operating, and sending a temperature —dependant signal. A stationary monitoring device connected to the temperature sensor in a remote query connection, and having means for creating a temperature measurement correction depending on the heating rate progression of the sensed temperature.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic component (1) comprising: two rotating blade wheels: a primary blade wheel (3) and a secondary blade wheel (4), which together form at least one torus-shaped working chamber (5Z); at least inlet (10) for service fluid leading into the torus-shaped working chamber, the inlet being located in the vicinity of the lowest static pressure; at least one outlet (24) leading out of the torus-shaped working chamber; a working fluid circulation (22) which is set up in the torus-shaped working chamber during operation; a closed circuit (21) allocated to the working chamber and an external section (23) of the closed circuit, said section being located between the outlet and the inlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrodynamic coupling (1), comprising two blade wheels—a pump wheel (2) and a turbine wheel (3)—which together form a toroidal working chamber (4); a pump wheel shell (6) which is rotationally fixed to the pump wheel (2) and which surrounds the turbine wheel (3) in an axial direction, hereby forming a first guiding channel or chamber (9) for the operating means; and a second guiding channel or chamber (12) for the operating means which opens out in the area of the inner diameter of the toroidal working chamber (6) or below the same. The first and second guiding channels or chambers (12) for the operating means may be used as a supply or discharge channel or chamber to or from the toroidal working chamber (4), respectively.

Abstract: The present invention includes a centrifugal pump powered by an engine. A hose is connected to the centrifugal pump at a pump outlet. An injection nozzle is connected at the other end of the hose. A controller is operable to move the nozzle. A turbine is directly connected to an output shaft. Power oil is provided by the pump, through the hose, to the injection nozzle. The turbine receives the injected power oil from the nozzle and transmits power to the output shaft.

Abstract: A regulator valve assembly adapted to be used in conjunction with a torque converter in a vehicular transmission having a pressurized hydraulic distribution system, a cooling system and a torque converter. The regulator valve assembly has a stepped valve chamber to receive a spool valve member for axial translation. The spool valve member defines first, second, third and fourth subchambers within the stepped valve chamber. Axial translation of the valve member effects selective communication between the subchambers. A first land on the spool valve member is interposed between the first and second subchambers. A second land is interposed between the second and third subchambers. A third land is interposed between the third and fourth subchambers, and a fourth land is exposed to the fourth subchamber. A first outlet communicates with the first subchamber. A first inlet and a second outlet communicate with the second subchamber. A second inlet and third outlet communicate with the third subchamber.

Abstract: An axially oriented annular piston is provided in the torque converter. It encircles the converter pump. The piston has an open and a closed position. In the open position, a portion of the fluid exiting the converter pump bypasses the turbine, passing through an axial gap between the pump and the turbine. Having some of the fluid bypass the turbine reduces the amount of fluid impinging on the turbine, thereby reducing the torque induced in the turbine by the fluid. When the piston is in the closed position, all of the fluid is directed toward the turbine, maximizing the torque developed. Springs keep the piston in the open position at rotative speeds at or below an engine idle speed. As the rotative speed of the pump is increased beyond engine idle, a centrifugal chamber opposed to the springs fills with fluid and forces the piston to the closed position.

Abstract: A scoop controlled fluid coupling has a toroidal working circuit W defined by vaned impeller and runner elements 11,12. Working liquid is supplied to the working circuit W from a rotating reservoir 9 by an adjustable scoop tube 15 having a scooping orifice 16, the radial position of which is to determine the degree of filling of the circuit W. To counteract unintentional changes in the filling due to thermal expansion of the liquid, the runner diameter is about 10% smaller than that of the impeller, and the runner has two sets of holes 54,55 which permit liquid to escape from the circuit.

Abstract: The hydrodynamic control coupling has primary and secondary vane wheels (2,4 respectively) inclined to the coupling axis (20) and a working space (5) which is provided with an inlet (6) and an outlet (7) for the working medium, the working medium capable of being diverted from the working space into a receiving chamber (10) via tangential bores (7) running in the direction of the flow, a valve (8) being provided which determines the rate at which the working space fills. In accordance with the invention, the receiving chamber for the working medium is located radially inwardly of the working space and is defined by walls of the primary and secondary vane wheels. Such an arrangement of the coupling enables it to be constructed with smaller dimensions and to be simply controlled.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a hydrodynamic control coupling with a primary drive vane wheel and a secondary driven vane wheel which together define a toroidal working chamber. Each vane wheel carries an array of vanes on its interior which extend toward the vanes of the other vane wheel. The vanes of the vane wheels are inclinded with respect to the axis of the coupling, yet each is oriented parallel to a respective radius of the coupling. Furthermore, the vanes on each of the vane wheels are inclined to extend toward the vanes on the other wheel. There is a working fluid inlet to the working chamber. A working fluid outlet from the working chamber is through the secondary, driven vane wheel and is via a plurality of bores extending tangentially toward the axis of the coupling. An overflow valve communicates with the outlet from the working chamber. Upon the rotary speed of the primary vane wheel increasing rapidly, the overflow valve reacts by opening more widely, reducing the filling level in the coupling.

Abstract: A fluid coupling interposed between an induction motor and a load has an impeller and a turbine together defining a working chamber connected via radially inward and radially outward passages with a delay chamber on the impeller side of a corotating housing. The two sets of passages are selectively blockable by shutters that are controlled by an evaluator, inserted in a space between the motor and load shafts, which also accommodates a power supply consisting of one or more batteries. The evaluator responds to several sensors, measuring such parameters as motor torque, load speed and acceleration, to drain or refill the working chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for reducing the level of noise emitted by air turbine machinery, particularly a pneumatically driven hydraulic pump for an airplane, wherein a modulating valve meters the flow of air from a source of pressurized air through a conduit to an air turbine to control the speed of the turbine. A pressure regulating valve is located in the air conduit upstream of the modulating valve to regulate and maintain the upstream pressure on the modulating valve at substantially the minimum pressure required in order to permit operation of the air turbine over its full range of speed as the amount of airflow is varied with the modulating valve. Reducing the pressure across the modulating valve in this manner minimizes the production of supersonic airflow and attendant noise by the modulating valve, which noise is otherwise propagated to the atmosphere through the turbine exhaust stream and is additionally radiated by the turbine casing.

Abstract: A winch mechanism of the surface compensating type for lifting objects from the surface of the sea comprises two or more variable pressure constant displacement hydraulic pump/motors coupled to drive a rope haulage mechanism; a pump connected for pumping operating fluid to the hydraulic pump/motors; a fluid accumulator branched from the high pressure fluid supply line from the pump to the pump/motors; and first and second non-return valves. The first non-return valve is in the high pressure fluid supply line between the fluid accumulator and the pump/motors to limit the flow of fluid from the accumulator to one only of the pump/motors, and the second non-return valve is between the high pressure fluid line and a low pressure fluid return line to permit the other pump/motor(s) to act as a pump.

Abstract: A hydrokinetic torque converter transmission for multiplying torque delivered from a driving member to a driven member comprising a bladed impeller connected to the driving member, a bladed turbine connected to the driven member and a stator located between the flow exit section of the turbine and the flow entrance section of the impeller, said impeller comprising a main impeller blade section and an auxiliary impeller blade section, the latter being located radially outward with respect to the former, and a centrifugally operated clutch structure for connecting together for rotation in unison the auxiliary impeller blade section and the main impeller blade section at high impeller speeds and for disengaging them when the impeller speed is less than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A control system of the hydraulic torque converter of a transport vehicle wherein the space formed by the converter wheels and the space of the coupling which locks said wheels are in communication, through a changeover valve actuated by a signal of the RPM transmitter of the engine shaft of the transport vehicle, with the discharge line of the pump, said line communicating with the source of fluid via a reducing valve. The system incorporates an auxiliary pump whose discharge line communicates with the discharge line of said pump through a check valve and, through a valve actuated by the pressure of fluid contained in the space of the locking coupling, with the source of fluid.

Abstract: In a torque converter equipped with a fluid operated lock-up clutch to provide either a fluid or a rigid mechanical connection between an input and an output shaft, the reactor member is arranged for movement along the converter axis between a working and a retracted position by a fluid operated actuating piston. Upon engagement of the lock-up clutch, the reactor member simultaneously travels from the working to the retracted position, in which latter position the reactor member closes the flow path in the impeller member, in order to minimize power loss incurred by the hydraulic fluid.

Abstract: A fluid coupling comprising a first member secured on a first shaft, a second member secured on a second shaft in axial alignment with said first shaft, and an annular fluid race chamber, one of said members having a vaned annulus within said fluid race chamber and the other said member presenting at least one gate into the fluid race chamber, said gate, or each gate, being arranged to allow the vaned annulus of the vaned member to pass relative thereto while obstructing the circumferential flow of fluid along the race chamber and whereby, when the race chamber is charged with fluid and the assembly is rotated, the fluid flows in the race chamber generate to a pressure gradiant acting circumferentially of the axis of rotation to create a pressure difference across the, or each, gate to impart rotation to the gated member.

Abstract: For a torque converter transmission, a valve arranged to control the flow of fluid therein. Flow between five axially spaced apart ports, and in particular from a central port to a pair of adjacent control ports and from the control ports to respective adjacent vent ports is controlled by axially spaced apart disc valve elements operatively associated with one or more axially movable elongated members, each disc element being axially movable against a mating valve seat. The valve may control flow to the working chamber of the torque converter or serve other functions such as controlling the mode of operation of the torque converter.

Abstract: A torque converter and lock-up clutch wherein the fluid flow to and from the torque converter is directed into the converter, at an inner location, between the stator and turbine and to the disengagement of the clutch, when the clutch is disengaged. A control valve disposed in the turbine shaft divides the inlet flow. The fluid is exhausted from the converter between the stator and impeller. When the clutch is engaged, fluid flow is directed to the converter between the stator and impeller and the disengagement chamber of the clutch is exhausted. The control valve, during this phase, prevents fluid from exhausting between the stator and turbine.

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated lockup clutch is arranged between the cores of the pump and turbine elements of a torque converter for directly coupling them together for operation above the clutch point. For engagement and disengagement of the lockup clutch, which can be of the multiplate type, the turbine element is moved toward and away from the pump element under the control of a control valve which selectively communicates a clutch actuating chamber within the converter with an external pump assembly and with a fluid drain. Alternatively, a clutch actuating chamber can be formed between the core of the pump or turbine element and a movable pressure plate, so that the latter may travel toward and away from the former for engagement and disengagement of the clutch.

Abstract: A scoop-trimmed fluid coupling wherein the transmitted torque decreases continuously with increasing ratio of runner speed to impeller speed at each degree of filling of the working circuit with liquid. During acceleration of the runner, the scoop tube is moved by its actuator from a "circuit empty" to a "circuit full" position in several stages and at different speeds so that the torque which is transmitted by the coupling during acceleration of the runner remains substantially constant. If the load upon the runner varies from acceleration to acceleration of the runner, the operation of the actuator during acceleration of the runner is modified by a controller system which monitors the energy requirements of the prime mover for the impeller or the acceleration of the runner.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic coupling for driving pumps, fans, and the like at variable shaft speeds includes coaxial primary and secondary impellers. The space defined within these impellers contains variable quantities of working fluid for transmitting the shaft torque from one impeller to the other. One of the impellers is equipped with a co-rotating casing, which encloses the other impeller and may serve to force working fluid into the working chamber. The fluid exits from the working chamber through an aperture in the higher-lying impeller and returns to a storage chamber from which a conduit transports it to the casing. A control valve in the conduit permits external flow control.

Abstract: A fixed geometry torque converter having variable power absorption capacity by provision of a secondary fluid flow path which introduces fluid at the trailing edge region of the stator vane adjacent the impeller and at a direction normal to the primary flow of fluid from the turbine passing across the stator to return to the impeller. The rate of this secondary fluid flow is selectively varied to alter the direction of the primary flow of fluid and thereby selectively vary the power absorption capacity of the torque converter. In combination with a fluid turbomachine as utilized in aircraft systems, the variable capacity torque converter is arranged in the power drive train so as to load the turbomachine. By selectively varying the power absorption capacity of the torque converter in relation to prevailing ambient conditions, a greater amount of the power output capacity of the turbine machine may be utilized at various ambient conditions without causing stalling of the turbine machine.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic brake system wherein the extent to which the working chamber between the rotor and stator is filled with braking liquid is regulated by a valve which is adjustable by a measuring device having an overflow line communicating with two spaced-apart portions of the working chamber and containing two flow restrictors. The end portions of the overflow line are positioned in such a way that a continuous stream of liquid flows through the overflow line when the rotor is driven. At least one of the flow restrictors is adjustable so as to insure that the pressure of liquid in the overflow line between the flow restrictors is indicative of the real braking action of the system. Such pressure is used for adjustment of the valve to thus insure that the extent to which the working chamber is filled varies in response to changes in rotational speed of the rotor so as to guarantee a reproducible progress of the braking action.

Abstract: A twin-flow modulating torque converter having a torus which is defined by walls and rings of the pump, turbine and reactor members, and formed with a fluid bypass in the rings for developing an alternate flow circuit which bypasses the blades of one or more members of the fluid circuit; the fluid bypass being normally closed by the reactor member which is adapted for linear movement to open the fluid bypass for accomplishing varying degrees of modulation. The pump and turbine members are adapted to move relative to each other during operation for varying the cross-sectional area of the fluid bypass.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic brake system for the wheel of a vehicle, particularly for the non-driven wheel of a trailer, forms an integral unit which is installed within the confines of the wheel rim at one side of the hub. The stator of the brake system is mounted on the non-rotating axle for the wheel, and the rotor of the brake system is connected with a reservoir for a supply of hydraulic brake fluid and is rotated by the hub and/or rim. The reservoir is connected by discrete feeding and evacuating conduits with a toroidal working chamber which is defined by the stator and rotor, and a portion of the reservoir is exposed to the surrounding atmosphere so as to promote the cooling of brake fluid therein.

Abstract: In a fluid clutch of the type comprising cooperating pump and turbine elements between which toroidal power-transmitting liquid vortices can be established, control of the clutch by an operator is effected by moving a baffle within the working chamber between a clutched position in which the vortices can be established and maintained, and a declutched position in which it is interposed in the path taken by such vortices and prevents their establishment and maintainence. The baffle is operative to produce the required de-clutching and clutching action by changing the operative volume of the clutch element in which it is mounted. In a preferred structure a radially-slotted annular baffle is mounted on a cylindrical sleeve slidable on the output shaft and moves within the turbine chamber toward and away from the pump element, the turbine vanes entering the slots in the baffle; a spring urges the sleeve and the baffle toward the clutch engaged position further from the pump element.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic torque converter is provided with means for varying the torque capacity of the torque converter, including means for varying the capacity of the impeller. The capacity of the impeller is varied by means of movable impeller blades which are movable radially outward to vary the radius of the respective blades.

Abstract: A temperature and speed responsive control for a fluid coupling adapted to drive a cooling fan for an internal combustion engine. The coupling is of the hydrokinetic type and includes an input or drive member adapted to be driven by the engine, an output or driven member defining a housing adapted to carry the fan, a fluid working chamber defined by the drive and driven member, a cylindrical sleeve controlled by a fluid pressure and operative to vary the output speed by controlling fluid circulation in the working chamber, means in the working chamber for producing the fluid pressure, and temperature and speed responsive means for controlling the fluid pressure to the sleeve in response to temperature and speed changes.

Abstract: Control system for a variable performance torque converter on a vehicle which has a number of auxiliary services such as brakes or cylinders served by a power source driven by the vehicle engine includes an actuator operating a control element on the torque converter in response to signalling means connected to the auxiliary services to proportion power from the engine between the torque converter and the power source for the auxiliaries.

Abstract: A temperature and speed responsive control for a fluid coupling adapted to drive a cooling fan for an internal combustion engine. The coupling is of the hydrokinetic type and includes an input or drive member adapted to be driven by the engine, an output or driven member defining a housing adapted to carry the fan, a fluid working chamber defined by the drive and driven member, a cylindrical sleeve controlled by a fluid pressure and operative to vary the output speed by controlling fluid circulation in the working chamber, means in the working chamber for producing the fluid pressure, and temperature and speed responsive means for controlling the fluid pressure to the sleeve in response to temperature and speed changes.