HYDROSTATIC CLUTCH Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; devices for transmission of rotation. SUBSTANCE: driven clutch member is made in form of housing 7 with front cover 3 and rear cover 8 which form closed chamber 10 filled with working medium where satellites 11 are located. Satellites 11 are provided with axial holes. Clutch is provided with thermosensitive material capsule 15, pushers 14 mounted in respective capsules and spool valves 12 received by respective holes of satellites. Spool valves 12 spring-loaded axially relative to respective pusher. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 3 dwg