Rotary Clutches TRIZ Cases

Segmented balance weight chip with projecting piece-avoiding holes eliminates gaps during welding, reducing device dimensions and assembly complexity.

A master cylinder piston uses a convex rounded surface to maintain hydraulic flow while reducing free travel.

Circumferential cooling ducts route fluid through friction elements, reducing device complexity by merging with hydrodynamic circulation.

A fluid pressure control device regulates signal pressure to confine working oil in a disengagement chamber.

A drain valve design returns a hydraulic pump swashplate to neutral position upon power loss.

Predicting temperature profiles prevents thermal overload shutdowns in hydrodynamic clutches, maintaining system availability.

A dynamic torque model adjusts lockup clutch engagement pressure to synchronize pump and turbine rotational speeds.

Overlapping torque converter edges melt without filler material to form a direct autogenous weld.

An adapter with a contact sleeve supports the force input member, compensating for manufacturing tolerances and damping impact noises.

A two-stage submersible actuator uses ambient sea pressure to generate fluid force for valve operation.

A columnar positioning member protrudes obliquely from a drive plate through a cover to secure rotational alignment.

Acute nozzle orientation on the power shaft directs fluid pressure to create thrust, resolving insufficient forward force in hard formations.

A closed-loop hydraulic system uses selector and switching valves to direct pressurized fluid between circuits for efficient operation.

A controllable opening mechanism provides active urging force to a moveable valve member in a fluid working machine.

Mechanical actuator system replaces fluid conduits to eliminate maintenance issues in extreme temperature environments.

Dynamic model computes lockup clutch torque from pump and turbine parameters, producing an on-coming capacity signal without additional mechanical sensors.

Radial projections replace axial compensating bores in the piston, eliminating complex drilling operations while maintaining reliable fluid compensation.

A stator protrusion and contact plate support a one-way clutch, eliminating snap rings to reduce manufacturing costs.

A torque converter stator clutch dynamically constrains stator rotation to improve hydraulic coupling efficiency during vehicle retarding operations.

Variable displacement pumps supply fluid to multiple closed-loop circuits while combining valves merge flow streams for simultaneous actuator operation.

A work vehicle control valve selects fluid circuit modes to operate uni-directional or bi-directional attachments via a mode selection switch.

Ball-shaped valve members and spherical leaf springs reduce brake fluid turbulence while maintaining reliable sealing.

Grooved metallic stators in a bearing-less torque converter use fluid films to reduce friction and thrust forces, eliminating brittle phenolic failures.

A master cylinder adjusts pressure-reducing valve thresholds to maintain consistent brake pedal feel across varying hydraulic loads.

Non-ruled stator blades reduce turbulence and fluid losses while curved thrust washer grooves minimize back pressure.

Variable pulse width modulation periods reduce hydraulic pressure variations and shorten clutch engagement time in linear solenoid valves.

A hydraulic energy recovery retrofit kit captures high-pressure fluid via a valve block and accumulators, eliminating waste during deceleration.

Lookup maps replace complex real-time calculations to specify the slip control region, preventing booming noise while reducing device complexity.

An extended turbine blade redirects fluid flow axially to enhance torque transfer in a torque converter.

Segmented bushing design minimizes heat capacity influence on the fusible safeguard element, ensuring rapid and reproducible triggering behavior.

An internal planetary gear splits torque in the converter assembly, reducing the K-factor across speed ratios to improve energy transfer efficiency.

Segmented bore design increases initial hydraulic flow rate while maintaining pressure balance between chambers to resolve brake feel degradation.

Variable displacement hydraulic machines mechanically link actuators to accumulators, capturing lowering potential energy to reduce peak power requirements.

An integrated baffle assembly merges multiple baffles into one unit attached to the cover, resolving manufacturing complexity while optimizing fluid dynamics.

Placing an oil state detector in the common oil channel reduces component count while monitoring transmission and variable valve mechanisms.

A hydraulic flow control apparatus uses a resilient device and load-derived pressure to manage fluid delivery through an operator-controlled valve.

A brake fluid reservoir mounting system uses confining holes and a spring washer to secure the pin without tools.

Cranked axle body supports housing via longitudinal beams, resolving installation space constraints while maintaining regulatory height limits.

Orifices regulate hydraulic fluid flow through cooler and lubrication passages to increase pump supply, reducing cavitation and vibration.

A downhole turbine generator converts ambient pressure into electrical power through fluid flow between receiving chambers.

A universal multiplate torque converter clutch system uses a hybrid lock-up piston and damper plate subassembly for direct mechanical drive engagement.

An unloader valve recirculates hydraulic fluid between the pump and actuator to reduce parasitic loading during engine startup.

Dual-diameter friction surfaces distribute fluid pressure across separate radial zones to increase torque capacity without raising system pressure.

Curved thrust washer grooves reduce back pressure buildup by lowering fluid velocity and turbulence in torque converters.

Offset reservoir union port reduces shape complexity while freeing lateral space for ECU mounting and cable routing.

Dynamic pressure thresholds adapt to variable pump speeds, resolving contradictions between high processing rates and reliable stroke diagnosis.

Sliding cover members constrain backward piston movement to prevent damage without adding separate stoppers.

Segmented hub and blade components enable custom stator configurations without expensive multi-axis machining or complete replacement.

Segmenting hydraulic circuits enables rapid pressure equalization while maintaining low flow resistance to prevent unintended boom motion.

A tandem pump system with a controller matches power output to hydraulic loads, allowing the main engine to shut off and reducing fuel consumption.