Patent ID: 6155392
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A hydrodynamic clutch device connectable to a drive and comprising a plurality of clutch-components including:a hydrodynamic circuit comprising an impeller wheel connectable with the drive and rotatably mounted about an axis of rotation and a turbine wheel rotatably mounted about said axis of rotation, said hydrodynamic circuit being filled with a first medium having a first density;a residual circuit comprising a lockup clutch operatively connected for selectively fixing said turbine wheel to a component connected with said impeller wheel;a hydraulic supply stem having switchable pressure medium lines operatively connected to said residual circuit for supplying a second medium having a second density to said residual circuit for controlling said lockup clutch, wherein a density of said first medium exceeds a density of said second medium; anda dividing wall arranged for substantially isolating said hydrodynamic circuit from said residual circuit.