Patent ID: 6059082
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A power transmitting arrangement comprising a fluid coupling and, connected in parallel with the fluid coupling, a series arrangement of a clutch and at least one linkage arrangement, the fluid coupling, linkage arrangement and clutch each having respective input and output means, and upon engagement of the clutch the series arrangement directly connecting the fluid coupling input means to the fluid coupling output means, said at least one linkage arrangement comprising at least an anchor link mounted via a pivot to one of the linkage arrangement input or output means and a main link mounted via a pivot to the other of the linkage arrangement input or output means, the anchor link and main link being connected together via a pivot so that the linkage arrangement controls the relative rotation of the input and output means of the power transmitting arrangement, when the clutch is engaged, as a result of centripetal forces acting on the links, and additional controlling means associated with a pivot at said at least one linkage arrangement for further control of the relative rotation between input and output means of the power transmitting arrangement.