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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Nov. 10, 2004
Applicants:
Achim Menne, Crailsheim, DE;
Heinz Hoeller, Crailsheim, DE;
Inventors:
Achim Menne, Crailsheim, DE;
Heinz Hoeller, Crailsheim, DE;
Assignee:
Voith Turbo GmbH & Co. KG, Heidenheim, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 33/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to a hydrodynamic clutch which comprises a primary impeller and a secondary impeller which together define a working chamber. The clutch also comprises means for influencing the transmission behavior of the hydrodynamic clutch, especially for influencing the circulation flow in the working chamber, said means comprising at least one baffle plate that extends at least partially into the working chamber. The inventive clutch is characterized in that the baffle plate can be displaced in the axial direction relative to the working chamber.