Clutches TRIZ Cases

A torque damper between the header shaft and gearbox absorbs startup and harvesting torque spikes to protect driveline components.

Controller feedback detects manual clutch intervention from actuator output deviation, enabling smooth mode switching with lower power use.

Dynamic clutch capacity adjustment uses vehicle state sensing to cut rough-road shocks, reduce clutch slip, and preserve controllability.

A dual-power-path wet clutch helps AMTs shift smoothly at low speed, cut NVH, and extend creeping on steep grades.

Rolling elements are retained by shaft grooves and pockets, cutting cage-driven packaging space and hydraulic effects in telescopic drivelines.

A built-in lubricant reservoir and distribution path keeps telescopic drive shafts and universal joints greased longer, cutting maintenance stops and wear.

Pressure-based piston control with drag and feedback correction stabilizes EV clutch shifts and reduces motor speed fluctuations.

An annular folded strip coupling accommodates shaft misalignment through elastic deformation while transferring torque with low friction and simpler assembly.

Existing hydraulic clutch or brake forces passively actuate a decoupling unit, cutting inactive drive losses without added actuators.

An electromagnetic lock collar and armature sensor let a differential switch traction modes and report real-time lock engagement.

A torsion element and magnetic sensor detect crankshaft angular offset to measure torque magnitude and direction in a compact transmission.

A distribution block feeds grease to offset shaft ports, cutting spline wear and reducing greasing stops in telescopic drive shafts.

Temperature sensors placed on the spider pin circumference detect friction-driven heating early, enabling compact and reliable universal joint wear monitoring.

Repulsive magnets preload crossed cylindrical elements so a rotary coupling transmits rotation while isolating error motion and heat.

Floatable duct valves close CVT clutch air openings as water rises, blocking ingress while preserving cooling airflow in wet off-road use.

An internal limit valve blocks overpressure to the TCC apply port, protecting the torque converter in high-line-pressure transmissions.

Sensor-triggered clutch disengagement cuts drag during braking, preserving kinetic energy for longer coasting and better fuel efficiency.

Model-based phase shift identification enables interference-free dog clutch engagement, cutting drivetrain noise, wear, and synchronizer cost.

Sensor-based torque pre-control matches engine and clutch speeds during motorcycle shifts, cutting shift shock, delay, and clutch wear.

Half-engaged clutch control during manual transmission shifts smooths engine speed changes and keeps aircraft generator input frequency stable.

A shared high-side driver with parallel low-side switches controls multiple transmission solenoids precisely while cutting cost and electrical losses.

A journal-cross lubricant passage feeds multiple universal joint bearings from one access point, simplifying service and improving lubrication reliability.

Multiple clutch drive sources with feedback current control maintain smooth disengagement and vehicle stability when one actuator fails.

Pleat flank elevations and depressions displace lubricant to cut adhesion, noise, and stress in joint bellows during cold starts.

Universal joints let a washer control element drive a displaced, vibrating actuator without coaxial alignment, improving assembly flexibility.

A locking nut and O-rings seal the rotor-universal joint connection to block abrasive ingress, cut wear, and simplify pump maintenance.

Delayed clutch disengagement based on accelerator rate keeps the supercharger ready for re-acceleration while limiting low-load energy use.

A biasing member with temporary fixing suppresses spline gear rattle while simplifying assembly and avoiding complex spline changes.

Selectable driveline ratios and slip sensing match PTO power to baler load, reducing clutch wear, fire risk, and equipment damage.

An integrated torsional damper, flexible disc, and overload clutch improve propeller transmission NVH, cut size and weight, and protect against torque shocks.

Internal radial oil feed uses shaft rotation to pressurize lubricant at the spline cavity, improving lubrication reliability while cutting oil use.

Accounts for AFR, engine acceleration, transport delay, and inertia to improve transient torque estimates and driveline control.

Embedded switching and transmitter elements in the elastomer enable contactless wear-limit detection without optical inspection or external sensors.

Magnets on both clutch halves let Hall sensors track wear from magnetic field changes, improving precision and reducing sensor stress.

An adjustable shaft collar sets the encoder target gap during actuator assembly, compensating tolerances to improve shaft position sensing.

Real-time travel resistance and acceleration feedback set clutch capacity more precisely, cutting fuel use, shift shock, and clutch slip.

A polygon-based shaft-hub connection boosts torque transfer while reducing friction, wear, and disassembly effort through internal lubrication.

Elastic frustoconical seal elements block process fluid from hirth couplings, improving compressor rotor durability and serviceability.

Pump efficiency is inferred from slave cylinder filling to correct leakage losses and stabilize actuation and cooling flow in drivetrain hydraulics.

Axial boot mounting with a clamping cap and sealing ring limits radial expansion and prevents grease leakage in high-speed CV joints.

A backup safety function opens the torque converter lock-up clutch below a speed threshold to prevent engine stalling and unintended acceleration.

Driver force sensing lets the clutch actuator assist only when needed, reducing rider discomfort, engine stall risk, and power use.

A dead zone in the speed loop suppresses noisy standstill signals in multi-body systems, preventing friction-driven oscillation and instability.

A predicted shaft-speed trigger accounts for clutch response delay and temperature, preventing engine stalls without premature disengagement.

A velocity dead zone suppresses measurement noise at standstill, preventing oscillations and instability in friction-coupled multi-body control.

An embedded switching element inside the coupling elastomer flags wear limits and avoids complex visual or strobe-based inspection.

Stored non-volatile counter values let an actuator recover position after power loss without repeated stop referencing, reducing wear and battery limits.

By reducing clutch torque when engine speed changes too quickly, this case limits unintended downshift deceleration from sensor faults.

Internal sleeve fastening inside the hollow inner shaft cuts tolerance demands, lowers friction, and keeps axial steering adjustment smooth.

A pressure- or sensor-actuated coupler cartridge releases hydraulic plugs consistently, reducing overload damage and manual effort.