System for dividing and transforming torque for vehicle operation and vehicle including same

Abstract

The torque converter (136) and torque divider (1) includes the prime mover input (108) and the torque converter (136). The torque converter (136) and torque divider (1) also include a torque divider (1) configured to receive a prime mover input (108) and convert the prime mover input (108) to The torque is split into at least one planetary input torque (396) and a second torque (387). The planetary gear system (190) is configured to receive a planetary gear train input torque (396). The torque converter (136) and torque divider (1) also include a lockup clutch (10) configured to lock a rotating component of at least one of the torque converter (136) and torque divider (1), and also A torque output (112) is included.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a torque converter with a torque divider. More specifically, the present invention relates to a torque converter having a torque divider with a lock-up clutch. Background technique [0002] Many vehicles typically have a prime mover or internal combustion engine, a transmission to transmit drive power to move the vehicle, and a mechanism to selectively transfer rotational torque from the prime mover to the transmission. In some methods, the mechanism for selectively transferring rotation from the prime mover to the transmission includes a manual clutch. The manual clutch is efficient. However, operation of the manual clutch requires additional effort and additional monitoring of the operation by the vehicle operator. For example, this extra effort and additional monitoring of operations may be less than desirable since it can reduce operator efficiency. Another mechanism that transfers rotational torque from a prime mover t...

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Problems solved by technology

[0004] However, torque converters are generally less efficient compared to mechanical clutches, resulting in poor fuel economy, having hydraulic losses, etc.

Additionally, torque converters in larger vehicle applications require substantial torque transfer, which can exacerbate these problems

Additionally, due to the increased torque required for larger vehicles, a larger torque converter is generally required, however this increases production costs and increases space requirements

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