Engine torque spike cancellation device
AssigneeDana Heavy Vehicle Systems Group, LLC
InventorsJames F. Ziech, Donald J. Remboski
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Abstract
A torque spike cancellation device for an internal combustion engine is provided. The torque spike cancellation device comprises a first member, a second member, and a third member. The first member is in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine. The second member is in driving engagement with the first member. The third member is in driving engagement with the second member. An angular deviation between the first member and one of the second member and the third member causes a cyclical acceleration of the third member. The cyclical acceleration of the third member adjusts a torque applied to the third member by the internal combustion engine.
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A torque spike cancellation device for an internal combustion engine, the torque spike cancellation device comprising:
- a first member in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine;
- a second member in driving engagement with the first member;
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- a third member in driving engagement with the second member, wherein an angular deviation between the first member and one of the second member and the third member causes a cyclical acceleration of the third member, the cyclical acceleration of the third member adjusting a torque applied to the third member by the internal combustion engine.
A torque spike cancellation device for an internal combustion engine, the torque spike cancellation device comprising:
- a first member in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine;
- a second member in driving engagement with the first member;
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- a third member in driving engagement with the second member, the first member, the second member, and the third member forming a first Cardan joint assembly;
- a second Cardan joint assembly in driving engagement with the third member of the first Cardan joint assembly, wherein an angular deviation between the first member and one of the second member and the third member causes a cyclical acceleration of the third member, the cyclical acceleration of the third member adjusting a torque applied to the third member and the second Cardan joint assembly by the internal combustion engine.
A torque spike cancellation device for an internal combustion engine, the torque spike cancellation device comprising:
- a first member in driving engagement with an output of the internal combustion engine;
- a second member in driving engagement with the first member;
- a third member in driving engagement with the second member;
- an adjustment member in driving engagement with the second member, wherein the first member, the second member, and the adjustment member are at least partially disposed within the third member and an angular deviation between the first member and the second member may be adjusted using the adjustment member, causing a cyclical acceleration of the third member, the cyclical acceleration of the third member adjusting a torque applied to the third member by the internal combustion engine.
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