IC engine torque variation compensator - has additional clutch with limited turn angle in torque transmission path between swivel masses

摘要

The compensating mechanism has at least two coaxial, swivel masses, one connected to the engine, and the other one to the gearbox input, together with a force storage and/or friction and sliding devices. In addition to a damper, it has at least one slip clutch (14) with a limited turning angle in the torque transmission path between the swivel masses (3,4). The damper and the slip clutch work in series. The clutch may have a number of friction stages and different friction moments depending on the turning angle.