Patent ID: 6059682
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: F16D,F16H

Abstract:
Apparatus for selectively cooling coaxial first and second engageable and disengageable torque transmitting asemblies which are installed in the power train of a motor vehicle, comprising a source of fluid coolant, first and second passages respectively connecting said source with said first and second assemblies; and means for regulating the flow of coolant from said source, through said passages and to the respective assemblies, including a component forming part of one of said assemblies and being movable between a first position in which said first passage establishes a path for the flow of coolant to said first assembly while said first assembly is engaged and a second position in which said second passage establishes a path for the flow of coolant to said second assmbly while said second assembly is engaged, said one assembly including a disc clutch having a pressure plate and said component of said regulating means including said pressure plate.