WO2024085186A1 - 動力伝達装置 - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D13/00—Friction clutches
- F16D13/22—Friction clutches with axially-movable clutching members
- F16D13/38—Friction clutches with axially-movable clutching members with flat clutching surfaces, e.g. discs
- F16D13/52—Clutches with multiple lamellae ; Clutches in which three or more axially moveable members are fixed alternately to the shafts to be coupled and are pressed from one side towards an axially-located member
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D43/00—Automatic clutches
- F16D43/02—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically
- F16D43/04—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed
- F16D43/06—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed with centrifugal masses actuating axially a movable pressure ring or the like
- F16D43/08—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed with centrifugal masses actuating axially a movable pressure ring or the like the pressure ring actuating friction plates, cones or similar axially-movable friction surfaces
- F16D43/12—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by angular speed with centrifugal masses actuating axially a movable pressure ring or the like the pressure ring actuating friction plates, cones or similar axially-movable friction surfaces the centrifugal masses acting on, or forming a part of, an actuating mechanism by which the pressure ring can also be actuated independently of the masses
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
- F16D43/00—Automatic clutches
- F16D43/02—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically
- F16D43/20—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure
- F16D43/21—Automatic clutches actuated entirely mechanically controlled by torque, e.g. overload-release clutches, slip-clutches with means by which torque varies the clutching pressure with friction members
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- the present invention relates to a power transmission device that can arbitrarily transmit or cut off the rotational force of an input member to an output member.
- a centrifugal clutch means includes a weight member that can press the driving clutch plate and the driven clutch plate together by moving from an inner diameter side position to an outer diameter side position due to the centrifugal force that accompanies the rotation of the clutch housing.
- centrifugal force can be applied to the weight member by the rotation of the clutch housing in conjunction with the driving of a driving source such as an engine, and the driving force of the engine can be transmitted to the wheels by pressing the driving clutch plate and the driven clutch plate together.
- a pressure contact force amplification mechanism is provided that generates a cam thrust that amplifies the pressure contact force between the drive clutch plate and the driven clutch plate when the rotational force input to the input member is in a state where it can be transmitted to the output member. Therefore, when the driver operates the clutch to press the drive clutch plate and the driven clutch plate together, the operating force can be reduced, allowing for smooth power transmission.
- the pressure between the drive clutch plate and the driven clutch is amplified by a pressure amplifying mechanism in order to transmit the driving force of the engine to the wheels.
- a pressure amplifying mechanism in order to transmit the driving force of the engine to the wheels.
- the present invention was made in consideration of these points, and its purpose is to provide a power transmission device that can transmit the driving force of a drive source to wheels more efficiently.
- the power transmission device of the present invention comprises a clutch member that rotates together with an input member that rotates by the driving force of a drive source and is housed in a clutch housing that holds a plurality of driving side clutch plates, is connected to an output member that can rotate a wheel, and holds a plurality of driven side clutch plates that are arranged alternately with the driving side clutch plates, a pressure member that can press the driving side clutch plates and the driven side clutch plates together with the clutch member, and a weight member that can be moved from an inner diameter side position to an outer diameter side position by centrifugal force accompanying the rotation of the clutch housing, and as the weight member moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position, a first pressure contact force is applied to the driving side clutch plates and the driven side clutch plates, and the weight member is pressed against the outer diameter side
- the centrifugal clutch means presses the driving side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate together when the weight member is in the inner diameter side position, making it possible to transmit the driving force of the driving source to the wheel,
- the power transmission device includes a centrifugal clutch means for applying a first pressure contact force, a pressure contact force amplifying mechanism for generating a second pressure contact force, and an assist cam mechanism for generating a third pressure contact force that amplifies the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate when the clutch member rotates relative to the pressure member.
- the third pressure contact force is generated in the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate in addition to the first pressure contact force and the second pressure contact force depending on the driving state of the vehicle, so that the pressure contact forces of the drive side clutch plate and the driven side clutch plate can be maximized. This allows the driving force of the drive source to be transmitted to the wheels more efficiently.
- the present invention provides a power transmission device that can transmit the driving force of a drive source to wheels more efficiently.
- FIG. 1 is an external view showing a power transmission device according to a first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the clutch housing according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5A is a plan view of the clutch member according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 5B is an exploded perspective view of the clutch member according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a three-view diagram showing the first clutch member according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the first clutch member according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a three-view diagram showing the second clutch member according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a three-view diagram showing the pressure member according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a three-view diagram showing the centrifugal clutch means according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII in FIG.
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the centrifugal clutch means according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a vehicle to which the power transmission device according to the first embodiment is applied.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the weight member of the centrifugal clutch means according to the first embodiment has started to move from the inner diameter side position toward the outer diameter side position (a state in which the suppression by the suppression means has been released).
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing a process in which the weight member of the centrifugal clutch means according to the first embodiment moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position (the amplifying cam operates).
- FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the weight member of the centrifugal clutch means according to the first embodiment has reached the outer diameter side position.
- FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the operation of the amplifying cam according to the first embodiment is suppressed.
- FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the inhibition of the operation of the amplifying cam according to the first embodiment is released.
- FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the amplifying cam according to the first embodiment is in operation.
- FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the operation of the amplifying cam according to the first embodiment is completed.
- FIG. 22 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the back torque limiter cam according to the first embodiment is in operation.
- FIG. 23 is an external view showing a power transmission device according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXIV-XXIV in FIG.
- FIG. 25 is an exploded perspective view showing the first clutch member and the second clutch member according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing the first clutch member and the second clutch member according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 27 is a three-view diagram showing the first clutch member according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 28 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the weight member of the centrifugal clutch means according to the second embodiment has started to move from the inner diameter side position toward the outer diameter side position (a state in which the suppression by the suppression means has been released).
- FIG. 29 is a cross-sectional view showing a process in which the weight member of the centrifugal clutch means according to the second embodiment moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position (the amplifying cam operates).
- FIG. 30 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the weight member of the centrifugal clutch means according to the second embodiment has reached its outer diameter side position.
- FIG. 31 is a graph showing the relationship between the engine speed and each member.
- FIG. 32 is a plan view of the clutch member according to the third embodiment.
- the power transmission device K is disposed in a vehicle and is for arbitrarily transmitting or interrupting the driving force of the engine E to the driving wheels W side via the transmission M.
- the engine E is an example of a driving source.
- the driving wheels W are an example of a wheel.
- the power transmission device K has a clutch housing 2 in which an input gear 1 that rotates by the driving force of the engine E of the vehicle is formed, an output shaft 3 connected to the transmission M, a clutch member 4, a pressure member 5, a plurality of driving side clutch plates 6 and a plurality of driven side clutch plates 7 assembled in a stacked state, and a centrifugal clutch means 9 having a weight member 10.
- the symbol S in the figure indicates a clutch spring.
- the clutch spring S biases the pressure member 5 in a direction approaching the clutch member 4 (the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 2).
- the input gear 1 is an example of an input member.
- the output shaft 3 is an example of an output member.
- the input gear 1 is configured to be rotatable around the output shaft 3 when the driving force (rotational force) transmitted from the engine E is input.
- the input gear 1 is connected to the clutch housing 2 by rivets or the like.
- the clutch housing 2 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an opening on the right end side in Figures 2 and 3. The clutch housing 2 rotates together with the input gear 1 due to the driving force of the engine E.
- the clutch housing 2 has multiple notches 2a formed around the circumference. Multiple drive side clutch plates 6 are fitted into the notches 2a and attached. That is, the clutch housing 2 holds multiple drive side clutch plates 6.
- the drive side clutch plates 6 are made of a plate material having a roughly annular shape. The drive side clutch plates 6 rotate with the rotation of the clutch housing 2, and are configured to be movable in the axial direction of the output shaft 3 (i.e., the left-right direction in FIGS. 2 and 3).
- the clutch member 4 is housed in a clutch housing 2.
- the clutch member 4 holds a plurality of driven clutch plates 7 arranged alternately with driving clutch plates 6.
- the clutch member 4 is connected to an output shaft 3 capable of rotating driving wheels W via a transmission M of the vehicle.
- the clutch member 4 includes a first clutch member 4a and a second clutch member 4b. The first clutch member 4a is engaged with the second clutch member 4b.
- the first clutch member 4a has an insertion hole 4ac formed in the center.
- the output shaft 3 is inserted into the insertion hole 4ac, and the gears formed with each other mesh with each other to connect in the rotational direction. That is, the first clutch member 4a is connected to the output shaft 3.
- the first clutch member 4a has a plurality of recesses A arranged in the circumferential direction.
- the recesses A are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first clutch member 4a.
- the recesses A are formed with a first slope surface 4aa constituting a cam for pressure contact assistance and a third slope surface 4ab constituting a cam for back torque limiter.
- the first clutch member 4a has a boss portion 4ad.
- the boss portion 4ad has an insertion hole through which a bolt B for connecting the first clutch member 4a and the fixed member 8 is inserted.
- the first clutch member 4a has a plurality of through holes 4ag that penetrate the axial direction of the output shaft 3 and are arranged in the circumferential direction.
- the through holes 4ag are located radially outward of the insertion hole 4ac.
- the through holes 4ag are arranged between adjacent boss portions 4ad.
- the second clutch member 4b has an outer peripheral wall 4be formed in an annular shape and a flange portion 4bd extending radially outward from the outer peripheral wall 4be.
- a splined engagement portion 4bc is formed on the outer peripheral wall 4be.
- the driven clutch plate 7 is attached to the splined engagement portion 4bc by spline engagement.
- the second clutch member 4b holds the driven clutch plate 7.
- the second clutch member 4b is configured to be movable in the axial direction of the output shaft 3. As will be described later, the second clutch member 4b is configured to be movable in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (the direction of arrow DR2 in FIG.
- the second clutch member 4b has a plurality of protrusions T arranged in the circumferential direction and capable of being fitted into the recess A. As shown in FIG. 9, the protrusion T is formed with a second inclined surface 4ba that constitutes a pressure-contact assist cam and a fourth inclined surface 4bb that constitutes a back torque limiter cam.
- the pressure member 5 is a disk-shaped member having a flange portion 5a formed on its periphery.
- the pressure member 5 is configured to be able to press the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 together with the clutch member 4.
- the pressure member 5 presses the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 together, thereby transmitting the driving force of the engine E to the drive wheels W. That is, the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 are arranged in a stacked state between the flange portion 5a of the pressure member 5 and the flange portion 4bd of the second clutch member 4b, and when the second clutch member 4b moves in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG.
- the protrusion T fits into the recess A. Furthermore, when the first clutch member 4a and the second clutch member 4b are engaged, the first sloped surface 4aa and the second sloped surface 4ba face each other to form a cam for pressure contact assistance, and the third sloped surface 4ab and the fourth sloped surface 4bb face each other to form a cam for the back torque limiter. As shown in Figure 8, the protrusion T is formed with an accommodating recess Ta that accommodates the coil spring D2 (see Figure 3), which will be described later.
- the power transmission device K is equipped with a pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 (see Figure 18).
- the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 generates a second pressure contact force that amplifies the pressure contact force between the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 as the rotation speed of the engine E increases.
- the second pressure contact force is an example of a cam thrust.
- the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 generates a second pressure contact force that amplifies the pressure contact force between the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 when the rotation force input to the input gear 1 is in a state where it can be transmitted to the output shaft 3.
- the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 is configured to generate the second pressure contact force by moving a part of the clutch member 4 (here, the second clutch member 4b) in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (the direction of arrow DR2 in Figure 2).
- the pressing force amplifying mechanism 20 is configured to generate a second pressing force by moving a part of the clutch member 4 (here, the second clutch member 4b) in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 while rotating in a first circumferential direction S1 (see FIG. 5A) around the axis 3C (see FIG. 5A) of the output shaft 3.
- the pressing force amplifying mechanism 20 applies the second pressing force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 in the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG.
- the pressing force amplifying mechanism 20 has a plurality of amplifying cams 22.
- the amplifying cams 22 generate the second pressing force.
- the amplifying cams 22 are provided in portions where the first clutch member 4a and the second clutch member 4b can come into contact with each other.
- the amplifying cams 22 are formed in the recessed portion A of the first clutch member 4a and the protruding portion T of the second clutch member 4b.
- the amplifier cam 22 includes a first inclined surface 4aa formed in the recess A, and a second inclined surface 4ba formed in the protrusion T and sliding against the first inclined surface 4aa.
- the second pressing force is generated by the operation of the amplifier cam 22 (i.e., by the sliding between the first inclined surface 4aa and the second inclined surface 4ba).
- the pressing force amplifying mechanism 20 has six amplifier cams 22. Note that the number of amplifier cams 22 is not limited to six.
- the amplifier cams 22 are an example of a first cam.
- the second clutch member 4b moves in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (i.e., the direction in which the flange portion 4bd of the second clutch member 4b approaches the flange portion 5a of the pressure member 5.
- the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3. a second pressing force that amplifies the pressing force between the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 is generated.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 has a weight member 10 that can be moved from an inner diameter side position (see FIG. 2) to an outer diameter side position (see FIG. 17) by centrifugal force accompanying the rotation of the clutch housing 2.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is disposed on the opening side of the clutch housing 2 (right side in FIGS. 2 and 3).
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is disposed on the opposite side of the pressure member 5 across the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is disposed on the arrow DR1 direction side of the pressure member 5 in FIG. 2.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 presses the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 together to make it possible to transmit the driving force of the engine E to the driving wheels W.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is configured to apply a first pressing force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 as the weight member 10 moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position.
- the clutch member 4 here, the second clutch member 4b
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is configured to release the pressure contact force between the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 when the weight member 10 is in the inner diameter side position, thereby cutting off the transmission of the driving force of the engine E to the driving wheels W. That is, the centrifugal clutch means 9 is configured to release the first pressure contact force applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 when the weight member 10 is in the inner diameter side position, thereby cutting off the transmission of the driving force of the engine E to the wheels.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 has a plurality of weight members 10, a spring 11, a retainer 12, and a pressed member 13.
- the weight members 10 are arranged in a circumferential direction.
- the weight members 10 are housed in an annular retainer 12.
- the weight members 10 are made of metal.
- the weight members 10 are held in an inner diameter position (see FIG. 2) when no centrifugal force is applied. For example, when the engine E rotation speed is equal to or lower than a predetermined rotation speed, the weight members 10 are located in the inner diameter position.
- the weight members 10 When centrifugal force is applied (i.e., when the engine E rotation speed becomes higher than the predetermined rotation speed), the weight members 10 move radially outward against the biasing force of the springs 11 and reach the outer diameter position (see FIG. 17).
- the predetermined rotation speed is higher than the idling rotation speed.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 has a plurality of pressure cams 18 that move the clutch member 4 (here, the second clutch member 4b) in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 2).
- the pressure cams 18 are an example of a second cam.
- the pressure cams 18 generate a first pressure contact force.
- the pressure cams 18 are provided in a portion where the weight member 10 and the pressed member 13 can come into contact with each other.
- the pressure cams 18 are formed on the weight member 10 and the pressed member 13.
- the pressure cam 18 includes an inclined surface 10a formed on the tip (the radially outer tip) of the weight member 10, and an inclined surface 13a formed on the pressed member 13.
- the inclined surface 10a and the inclined surface 13a are provided to be slidable.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 1 (see FIG. 15) of the inclined surface 10a and the inclined surface 13a of the pressing cam 18 with respect to the radial direction, which is a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the output shaft 3, is different from the inclination angle ⁇ 2 (see FIG. 18) of the first inclined surface 4aa with respect to the radial direction and the inclination angle ⁇ 2 (see FIG. 18) of the second inclined surface 4ba with respect to the radial direction.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 1 is the angle between the straight line L1 extending in the radial direction and the inclined surface 10a and the inclined surface 13a.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 2 is the angle between the straight line L2 extending in the radial direction and the first inclined surface 4aa and the second inclined surface 4ba.
- the inclined surface 10a and the inclined surface 13a are examples of cam surfaces.
- the inclination angle ⁇ 2 of the first inclined surface 4aa with respect to the radial direction and the inclination angle ⁇ 2 of the second inclined surface 4ba with respect to the radial direction are greater than the inclination angle ⁇ 1 of the inclined surface 10a and the inclined surface 13a with respect to the radial direction.
- the pressed member 13 moves in the direction of arrow DR2 in FIG. 2 and presses the flange portion 4bd of the second clutch member 4b via the pressed ring 14.
- a first pressing force is applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7.
- the driving force of the engine E is transmitted to the output shaft 3 by pressing the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 together.
- the power transmission device K is provided with a suppression member D (see Figures 3 and 6) that suppresses the transmission of the driving force of the engine E (e.g., a part of the driving force of the engine E) to the drive wheel W by the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 being pressed against each other when the rotation speed of the engine E is equal to or lower than a predetermined rotation speed (e.g., when the weight member 10 is in the inner diameter position).
- the suppression member D suppresses the generation of the second pressing force by the pressing force amplifying mechanism 20 when the rotation speed of the engine E is equal to or lower than a predetermined rotation speed.
- the suppression member D suppresses the generation of the second pressing force by suppressing the operation of the amplifying cam 22 when the rotation speed of the engine E is equal to or lower than the predetermined rotation speed.
- the suppression member D suppresses the generation of the second pressing force in at least a part of the range of rotation speeds where the rotation speed of the engine E is lower than the idling rotation speed.
- the suppression member D suppresses the generation of the second pressing force in the entire range of rotation speeds where the rotation speed of the engine E is lower than the idling rotation speed.
- the suppression member D allows the second pressure force to be generated by the pressure force amplification mechanism 20 when the rotation speed of the engine E is higher than a predetermined rotation speed.
- the suppression member D allows the second pressure force to be generated by allowing the operation of the amplification cam 22 when the rotation speed of the engine E is higher than a predetermined rotation speed.
- the suppression member D includes a step portion D1 (see FIG. 6) that engages with the protrusion T of the second clutch member 4b, and a coil spring D2 (see FIG. 3).
- the suppression member D is provided in a portion where the first clutch member 4a and the second clutch member 4b can come into contact with each other.
- the step portion D1 is provided at a portion where the first clutch member 4a and the second clutch member 4b can come into contact with each other.
- the step portion D1 is formed at a specified portion of the recess A of the first clutch member 4a.
- the coil spring D2 is accommodated in the accommodation recess Ta formed in the protruding portion T of the second clutch member 4b.
- the coil spring D2 is assembled with one end abutting against the support ring 15 fixed to the first clutch member 4a, and biases the second clutch member 4b in the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 3 via the protruding portion T. That is, the coil spring 16 biases the second clutch member 4b, which is a part of the clutch member 4, in a direction away from the pressure member 5.
- the direction in which the coil spring D2 biases the second clutch member 4b (the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG.
- the axis of the coil spring D2 is parallel to the axis of the output shaft 3. As shown in FIG. 5A, the coil spring D2 is disposed between the output shaft 3 and the outer peripheral wall 4be of the second clutch member 4b in the radial direction, which is a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the output shaft 3. The coil spring D2 is disposed between adjacent through holes 4ag in the circumferential direction.
- the suppressing member D suppresses (e.g., restricts) the operation of the amplifying cam 22.
- the suppressing member D engages (abuts) with a predetermined portion F of the convex portion T to suppress (e.g., restrict) the sliding of the first inclined surface 4aa and the second inclined surface 4ba. That is, the suppressing member D suppresses the generation of the second pressure contact force.
- the suppressing member D suppresses the generation of the second pressure contact force
- a part of the clutch member here, the second clutch member 4b
- the second clutch member 4b is configured to be movable in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 2) by the biasing force of the weight member 10. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 19, the engagement between the suppressing member D and the predetermined portion F of the convex portion T is released as the weight member 10 moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position (i.e., the predetermined portion F of the convex portion T moves away from the suppressing member D). As shown in FIG.
- the suppressing member D allows the first gradient surface 4aa and the second gradient surface 4ba to slide.
- the suppressing member D can release the suppression of the operation of the amplifying cam 22 by the weight member 10 moving from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position, thereby operating the amplifying cam 22. That is, the suppressing member D releases the suppression of the generation of the second pressing force in the process of the weight member 10 moving from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position.
- the suppressing member D may release the suppression of the generation of the second pressing force at the rotation speed at which the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 are pressed together and the driving force of the engine E begins to be transmitted to the driving wheels W.
- This makes it possible to effectively amplify the pressing force between the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 when the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 are pressed together (i.e., the connection of the centrifugal clutch means 9 is started) and the driving force of the engine E is transmitted to the driving wheels W.
- the step portion D1 engages (abuts) with a predetermined portion F of the protrusion T, thereby preventing the amplifying cam 22 from operating unintentionally.
- the coil spring D2 biases the second clutch member 4b in a direction away from the pressure member 5, thereby preventing the amplifying cam 22 from operating unintentionally.
- the weight member 10 starts to move from the inner diameter side position toward the outer diameter side position, and when the first pressure contact force exceeds the set load of the coil spring D2, the second clutch member 4b moves in the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG.
- the convex portion T moves in the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 19, so the engagement between the step portion D1 and the predetermined portion F of the convex portion T is released (i.e., the predetermined portion F of the convex portion T is separated from the step portion D1), and the amplifying cam 22 can be operated.
- the power transmission device K2 includes a clutch housing 2, an output shaft 3, a clutch member 204, a pressure member 205, a plurality of driving side clutch plates 6 and a plurality of driven side clutch plates 7 assembled in a stacked state, and a centrifugal clutch means 9 having a weight member 10. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.
- the power transmission device K2 is equipped with a clutch spring S.
- the clutch spring S biases the pressure member 205 in a direction approaching the clutch member 204 (the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 24).
- the pressure member 5 is formed with a sixth gradient surface 5b and an eighth gradient surface 5c.
- the pressure member 5 has a plurality of engaging teeth 5e that hold the driven-side clutch plate 7.
- the engaging teeth 5e are arranged in the circumferential direction.
- the engaging teeth 5e are located radially inward from the flange portion 5a.
- the engaging teeth 5e are located radially outward from the sixth gradient surface 5b and the eighth gradient surface 5c.
- the pressure member 5 is arranged so that it can approach or move away from the clutch member 4.
- the pressure member 5 is configured so that it can press the driving-side clutch plate 6 and the driven-side clutch plate 7.
- the first clutch member 204a is formed with a fifth gradient surface 4ae and a seventh gradient surface 4af.
- the fifth gradient surface 4ae and the sixth gradient surface 5b face each other to form a back torque limiter cam
- the seventh gradient surface 4af and the eighth gradient surface 5c face each other to form a pressure-contact assist cam.
- the seventh gradient surface 4af and the eighth gradient surface 5c slide against each other.
- the pressure member 205 moves in the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 24, and the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 are pressed against each other.
- a third pressure contact force is generated between the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7. Meanwhile, the fifth gradient surface 4ae and the sixth gradient surface 5b slide against each other, so that the pressure member 5 moves in the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 24. This releases the pressure contact force (here, the third pressure contact force) between the driving clutch plate 6 and the driven clutch plate 7.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is disposed on the opposite side of the pressure member 205 with the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 sandwiched between them.
- the centrifugal clutch means 9 is disposed on the side of the pressure member 205 in the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 24.
- the weight member 10 of the centrifugal clutch means 9 is configured to be movable from an inner diameter side position (see FIG. 24) to an outer diameter side position (see FIG. 30) by centrifugal force accompanying rotation of the clutch housing 2. As the weight member 10 moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position, it biases the clutch member 4 (here, the second clutch member 4b) in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 24).
- the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 applies a second pressure contact force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 in the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 24.
- the power transmission device K2 is provided with an assist cam mechanism 30.
- the assist cam mechanism 30 When the first clutch member 204a rotates relative to the pressure member 205, the assist cam mechanism 30 generates a third pressure force that amplifies the pressure force between the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7.
- the assist cam mechanism 30 applies the third pressure force to the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 in the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 24. That is, the direction in which the second pressure force is applied (the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 24) and the direction in which the third pressure force is applied (the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 24) are opposite to each other.
- the assist cam mechanism 30 has a plurality of assist cams 32.
- the assist cam 32 includes a seventh gradient surface 4af and an eighth gradient surface 5c.
- the assist cam mechanism 30 has three assist cams 32.
- the number of assist cams 32 is not limited to three.
- the number of amplifying cams 22 is six, which is greater than the number of assist cams 32.
- the number of amplifying cams 22 may be the same as the number of assist cams 32.
- the pressure contact force amplifying mechanism 20 operates when the engine E rotation speed is in the range of R5 to R9, as indicated by the arrow ER1 in FIG. 31.
- the pressure contact force amplifying mechanism 20 starts to generate the second pressure contact force when the engine E rotation speed is R5, and completes the generation of the second pressure contact force when the engine E rotation speed is R9.
- the assist cam mechanism 30 operates when the engine E rotation speed is in the range of R7 to R10, as indicated by the arrow ER2 in FIG. 31.
- the assist cam mechanism 30 starts to generate the third pressure contact force when the engine E rotation speed is R7, and completes the generation of the third pressure contact force when the engine E rotation speed is R10.
- the weight member 10 operates when the engine E rotation speed is in the range of R2 to R8, as indicated by the arrow ER3 in FIG. 31.
- the weight member 10 starts to move from the inner diameter side position toward the outer diameter side position when the engine E rotation speed is R2, and completes the movement and is located at the outer diameter side position when the engine E rotation speed is R8.
- the suppressing member D operates when the engine E is in the range of R1 to R3 as indicated by the arrow ER4 in FIG. 31. That is, the suppressing member D suppresses the generation of the second pressing force by the pressing force amplifying mechanism 20 when the engine E is in the range of R1 to R3.
- the suppressing member D starts suppressing the generation of the second pressing force when the engine E is in the R1 rotational speed, and releases the suppression of the generation of the second pressing force when the engine E is in the R3 rotational speed.
- the suppressing member D may release the suppression of the generation of the second pressing force when the engine E is in the R4 rotational speed at which the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 start to be connected.
- the engine E rotational speed RI indicates the idling speed
- the engine E rotational speed RMAX indicates the maximum speed.
- the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 start to be connected when the engine E is in the R4 rotational speed, and the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 are completely connected when the engine E is in the R6 rotational speed.
- the rotation speed of engine E is R4
- the driving force of engine E begins to be transmitted to the drive wheels W.
- the ranges of each of the above rotation speeds are not limited to the ranges indicated by arrows ER1 to ER4.
- the rotation speed (R7) of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 begins to operate is different from the rotation speed (R5) of the engine E at which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 begins to operate.
- the rotation speed (R5) of the engine E at which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 begins to operate is lower than the rotation speed (R7) of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 begins to operate.
- the rotation speed (R7) of the engine E at which the operation of the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 is completed is different from the rotation speed (R9) of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 begins to operate is lower than the rotation speed (R9) of the engine E at which the operation of the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 is completed.
- the rotation speed (R7) of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 begins to operate is lower than the rotation speed (R8) of the engine E when the weight member 10 completes moving to the outer diameter position.
- the range of engine E RPMs (R7-R10) in which the assist cam mechanism 30 operates is different from the range of engine E RPMs (R5-R9) in which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 operates.
- the range of engine E RPMs (R7-R10) in which the assist cam mechanism 30 operates is wider than the range of engine E RPMs (R5-R9) in which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 operates.
- the pressure contact force amplifying mechanism 20 and the assist cam mechanism 30 operate to apply the second pressure contact force and the third pressure contact force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7.
- the first pressure contact force, the second pressure contact force, and the third pressure contact force are applied to the driving side clutch plates 6 and the driven side clutch plates 7.
- the first pressure contact force and the second pressure contact force are applied in a direction from the centrifugal clutch means 9 toward the pressure member 205 (the direction of the arrow DR1 in FIG. 24), and the third pressure contact force is applied in a direction from the pressure member 205 toward the centrifugal clutch means 9 (the direction of the arrow DR2 in FIG. 24).
- the sum of the first pressure contact force and the second pressure contact force is greater than the third pressure contact force.
- the relationship that the sum of the first pressure contact force and the second pressure contact force is greater than the third pressure contact force is established regardless of whether the driving side clutch plates 6 and the driven side clutch plates 7 are divided into a plurality of groups or not.
- the above relationship is also established when the driving side clutch plates 6 and the driven side clutch plates 7 are divided into a plurality of groups, and in one group, at least a portion of the driving side clutch plates 6 and the driven side clutch plates 7 are in contact with each other, but in the other groups, the driving side clutch plates 6 and the driven side clutch plates are not in contact with each other, and the driving force of the engine E is not transmitted to the driving wheels W.
- the rotation speed of the engine E at which the driving force of the engine E is not transmitted to the driving wheels W is the rotation speed at which the driving side clutch plates 6 and the driven side clutch plates 7 are not in contact with each other, or at least a portion of the driving side clutch plates 6 and at least a portion of the driven side clutch plates 7 are in contact with each other, and the driving force of the engine E is not transmitted to the driving wheels W.
- the weight member 10 is in the outer diameter position, the sum of the first pressure contact force and the second pressure contact force is the same as the sum of the third pressure contact force and the set load of the clutch spring S.
- the power transmission device K2 of this embodiment includes, in addition to the centrifugal clutch means 9 that applies the first pressure contact force and the pressure contact force amplifying mechanism 20 that generates the second pressure contact force, an assist cam mechanism 30 that generates a third pressure contact force that amplifies the pressure contact force between the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 when the clutch member 4 rotates relative to the pressure member 5.
- the third pressure contact force is generated in the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 in addition to the first and second pressure contact forces depending on the driving state of the vehicle, so that the pressure contact forces of the drive side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be maximized. This allows the driving force of the engine E to be transmitted to the drive wheels W more efficiently.
- the pressure contact force amplifying mechanism 20 and the assist cam mechanism 30 are activated to apply the second pressure contact force and the third pressure contact force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7. According to the above aspect, when the rotation speed of the engine E reaches a predetermined rotation speed, the pressure contact force of the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be maximized.
- the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can start to be pressed together.
- the number of amplifying cams 22 may be the same as or greater than the number of assist cams 32. According to the above aspect, a sufficient second pressure contact force can be generated by the amplifying cams 22.
- the number of amplifying cams 22 may be greater than the number of assist cams 32. According to the above aspect, a sufficient second pressure contact force can be generated by the amplifying cams 22.
- the direction in which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 applies the second pressure contact force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 is opposite to the direction in which the assist cam mechanism 30 applies the third pressure contact force to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7.
- the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be pressed from both sides, so that the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be pressed more reliably and firmly.
- the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be pressure-contacted from both sides in a balanced manner.
- the first pressure contact force and the second pressure contact force are applied in a direction from the centrifugal clutch means 9 toward the pressure member 5, and the third pressure contact force is applied in a direction from the pressure member 5 toward the centrifugal clutch means 9.
- the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be pressed from both sides, so that the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 can be pressed more reliably and firmly.
- the rotation speed of the engine E at which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 starts to operate may be different from the rotation speed of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 starts to operate.
- the second pressure contact force and the third pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal rotation speed of the engine E.
- the rotation speed of the engine E at which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 starts to operate may be lower than the rotation speed of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 starts to operate.
- the second pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal rotation speed of the engine E.
- the range of engine E speeds at which the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 operates may be different from the range of engine E speeds at which the assist cam mechanism 30 operates.
- the second pressure contact force and the third pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal engine E speed.
- the range of engine E rotation speeds at which the assist cam mechanism 30 operates may be wider than the range of engine E rotation speeds at which the pressure contact force amplifying mechanism 20 operates.
- the third pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal engine E rotation speed.
- the rotation speed of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 starts to operate is different from the rotation speed of the engine E at which the operation of the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 is completed.
- the second pressure contact force and the third pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal rotation speed of the engine E.
- the rotation speed of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 begins to operate is lower than the rotation speed of the drive source at which the operation of the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20 is completed.
- the third pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal rotation speed of the engine E.
- the rotation speed of the engine E at which the assist cam mechanism 30 starts to operate is lower than the rotation speed of the engine E at which the weight member 10 completes moving to the outer diameter side position.
- the third pressure contact force can be applied to the driving side clutch plate 6 and the driven side clutch plate 7 at the optimal rotation speed of the engine E.
- Third Embodiment Fig. 32 is a plan view of the clutch member 304 according to the third embodiment.
- the clutch member 304 includes a first clutch member 304a, a second clutch member 304b, and a torsion spring D3.
- the first clutch member 304a is fitted into the second clutch member 304b.
- the torsion spring D3 is an example of a suppressing member D.
- the step portion D1 is an example of another suppressing member.
- the first clutch member 304a has an accommodation portion 305 in which the torsion spring D3 is accommodated, and a holding portion 306 formed in the accommodation portion 305 and holding the torsion spring D3.
- the holding portion 306 is formed in a cylindrical shape and extends in the axial direction of the output shaft 3.
- the torsion spring D3 is accommodated in the accommodation portion 305 formed in the first clutch member 304a.
- One end of the torsion spring D3 is assembled so as to be able to abut against the side wall of the accommodation portion 305, and the other end is inserted into an insertion hole 307 formed in the second clutch member 304b and abuts against the outer peripheral wall 4be.
- the torsion spring D3 biases a part of the clutch member (here, the second clutch member 304b) in the second circumferential direction S2, which is the opposite direction to the first circumferential direction S1.
- the torsion spring D3 is disposed between the first clutch member 304a and the second clutch member 304b.
- the torsion spring D3 is disposed radially outward from the output shaft 3 and radially inward from the outer peripheral edge 4bf of the outer peripheral wall 4be of the second clutch member 304b.
- the torsion spring D3 is disposed between the adjacent through holes 4ag in the circumferential direction.
- the torsion spring D3 restricts the generation of the second pressure contact force by the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20.
- the rotational torque becomes greater than the biasing force of the torsion spring D3
- the suppression of the sliding between the first gradient surface 4aa and the second gradient surface 4ba is released. That is, the torsion spring D3 allows the generation of the second pressure contact force by the pressure contact force amplification mechanism 20.
- the engine E is used as the driving source, but the driving source is not limited to the engine E and may be, for example, an electric motor, etc.
- the first clutch member 4a has a recess A and the second clutch member 4b has a protrusion T, but this is not limited to the above.
- the first clutch member 4a may have a protrusion T and the second clutch member 4b may have a recess A.
- the clutch member 4 is disposed between the centrifugal clutch means 9 having the weight member 10 and the pressure member 5 in the axial direction of the output shaft 3, and the weight member 10 urges the clutch member 4 (here, the second clutch member 4b) in a direction approaching the pressure member 5 (for example, in the direction of arrow DR2 in FIG. 2) as it moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position, but this is not limited to this.
- the pressure member 5 may be disposed between the centrifugal clutch means 9 having the weight member 10 and the clutch member 4 in the axial direction of the output shaft 3, and the weight member 10 urges the pressure member 5 in a direction approaching the clutch member 4 as it moves from the inner diameter side position to the outer diameter side position.
- the suppression member D includes a step portion D1 and a coil spring D2, but if it includes only one of them, the generation of the second pressure force by the pressure force amplification mechanism 20 can be suppressed.
- the suppression member D includes a step portion D1 and a torsion spring D3, but if it includes only one of them, the generation of the second pressure force by the pressure force amplification mechanism 20 can be suppressed.
- the power transmission device of the present invention can be applied to various multi-plate clutch type power transmission devices, such as motorcycles, automobiles, three- or four-wheeled buggies, and general-purpose machines.
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以下、本発明の実施形態について図面を参照しながら具体的に説明する。図14に示すように、動力伝達装置Kは、車両に配設されて任意にエンジンEの駆動力をミッションMを介して駆動輪W側へ伝達し又は遮断するためのものである。エンジンEは、駆動源の一例である。駆動輪Wは、車輪の一例である。図1~13に示すように、動力伝達装置Kは、車両のエンジンEの駆動力で回転する入力ギア1が形成されたクラッチハウジング2と、ミッションMに接続された出力シャフト3と、クラッチ部材4と、プレッシャ部材5と、積層状態で組付けられた複数の駆動側クラッチ板6及び複数の被動側クラッチ板7と、ウェイト部材10を有する遠心クラッチ手段9とを有している。なお、図中符号Sは、クラッチスプリングを示している。クラッチスプリングSは、プレッシャ部材5をクラッチ部材4に近づく方向(図2の矢印DR1方向)に付勢する。入力ギア1は、入力部材の一例である。出力シャフト3は、出力部材の一例である。
図23~図30に示すように、動力伝達装置K2は、クラッチハウジング2と、出力シャフト3と、クラッチ部材204と、プレッシャ部材205と、積層状態で組付けられた複数の駆動側クラッチ板6及び複数の被動側クラッチ板7と、ウェイト部材10を有する遠心クラッチ手段9とを備えている。なお、第1の実施形態と同様の構成部品には同一の符号を付し、それらの詳細な説明を省略する。
図32は、第3実施形態に係るクラッチ部材304の平面図である。図32に示すように、クラッチ部材304は、第1クラッチ部材304aと、第2クラッチ部材304bと、トーションスプリングD3と、を含む。第1クラッチ部材304aは第2クラッチ部材304bに嵌合する。トーションスプリングD3は、抑制部材Dの一例である。なお、第3実施形態では、段部D1は他の抑制部材の一例である。
2 クラッチハウジング
3 出力シャフト(出力部材)
4 クラッチ部材
4a 第1クラッチ部材
4aa 第1勾配面
4ab 第3勾配面
4ae 第5勾配面
4af 第7勾配面
4ag 貫通孔
4b 第2クラッチ部材
4ba 第2勾配面
4bb 第4勾配面
4bc スプライン嵌合部
4bd フランジ部
4be 外周壁
5 プレッシャ部材
5a フランジ部
5b 第6勾配面
5c 第8勾配面
5e 嵌合歯
6 駆動側クラッチ板
7 被動側クラッチ板
9 遠心クラッチ手段
10 ウェイト部材
10a 傾斜面
13 被押圧部材
13a 傾斜面
18 押圧カム(第2カム)
20 圧接力増幅機構
22 増幅カム(第1カム)
30 アシストカム機構
32 アシストカム
A 凹部
D 抑制部材
D1 段部(抑制部材)
D2 コイルスプリング(抑制部材)
D3 トーションスプリング(抑制部材)
E エンジン
K 動力伝達装置
S クラッチスプリング
T 凸部
Ta 収容凹部
W 駆動輪
Claims (15)
- 駆動源の駆動力で回転する入力部材と共に回転しかつ複数の駆動側クラッチ板を保持するクラッチハウジングに収容され、かつ、車輪を回転させ得る出力部材と連結され、かつ、前記駆動側クラッチ板と交互に配置された複数の被動側クラッチ板を保持するクラッチ部材と、
前記クラッチ部材と共に前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板を押圧可能なプレッシャ部材と、
前記クラッチハウジングの回転に伴う遠心力により内径側位置から外径側位置に移動可能とされたウェイト部材を有し、前記ウェイト部材が前記内径側位置から前記外径側位置に移動することに伴い前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板に第1圧接力を付与し、前記ウェイト部材が前記外径側位置にあるときに前記駆動側クラッチ板と前記被動側クラッチ板とを圧接させて前記駆動源の駆動力を前記車輪に伝達可能な状態とするとともに、前記ウェイト部材が前記内径側位置にあるときに前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板に付与された前記第1圧接力を解放させて前記駆動源の駆動力が前記車輪に伝達されるのを遮断し得る遠心クラッチ手段と、
前記駆動源の回転数の増加に伴い、前記駆動側クラッチ板と前記被動側クラッチ板との圧接力を増幅する第2圧接力を発生させる圧接力増幅機構と、
前記クラッチ部材が前記プレッシャ部材に対して相対回転した際に、前記駆動側クラッチ板と前記被動側クラッチ板との圧接力を増幅する第3圧接力を発生させるアシストカム機構と、を備えている、動力伝達装置。 - 前記駆動源の回転数が所定の回転数に達したときに、前記圧接力増幅機構および前記アシストカム機構が作動して前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板に前記第2圧接力および前記第3圧接力が付与される、請求項1に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記駆動源の回転数が、前記駆動源の駆動力が前記車輪に伝達されない回転数のときには、前記第1圧接力と前記第2圧接力との合計値は、前記第3圧接力よりも大きい、請求項1または2に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記圧接力増幅機構は、前記第2圧接力を発生させる複数の増幅カムを有し、
前記アシストカム機構は、前記第3圧接力を発生させる複数のアシストカムを有し、
前記増幅カムの数は、前記アシストカムの数と同じまたは多い、請求項1に記載の動力伝達装置。 - 前記増幅カムの数は、前記アシストカムの数よりも多い、請求項4に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記圧接力増幅機構が前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板に前記第2圧接力を付与する方向と、前記アシストカム機構が前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板に前記第3圧接力を付与する方向とは互いに対向する、請求項1に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記プレッシャ部材を前記クラッチ部材に近づく方向に付勢するクラッチスプリングを備え、
前記ウェイト部材が前記外径側位置にあるときには、前記第1圧接力と前記第2圧接力との合計値は、前記第3圧接力と前記クラッチスプリングのセット荷重との合計値と同じである、請求項6に記載の動力伝達装置。 - 前記遠心クラッチ手段は、前記駆動側クラッチ板および前記被動側クラッチ板を挟んで前記プレッシャ部材の反対側に配置され、
前記第1圧接力および前記第2圧接力は、前記遠心クラッチ手段から前記プレッシャ部材に向かう方向に付与され、
前記第3圧接力は、前記プレッシャ部材から前記遠心クラッチ手段に向かう方向に付与される、請求項6または7に記載の動力伝達装置。 - 前記圧接力増幅機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数と、前記アシストカム機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数とは異なる、請求項1に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記圧接力増幅機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数は、前記アシストカム機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数よりも低い、請求項9に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記圧接力増幅機構が作動する前記駆動源の回転数の範囲と、前記アシストカム機構が作動する前記駆動源の回転数の範囲とは異なる、請求項1に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記アシストカム機構が作動する前記駆動源の回転数の範囲は、前記圧接力増幅機構が作動する前記駆動源の回転数の範囲よりも広い、請求項11に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記アシストカム機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数と、前記圧接力増幅機構の作動が完了する前記駆動源の回転数とは異なる、請求項1に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記アシストカム機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数は、前記圧接力増幅機構の作動が完了する前記駆動源の回転数よりも低い、請求項13に記載の動力伝達装置。
- 前記アシストカム機構が作動し始める前記駆動源の回転数は、前記ウェイト部材が前記外径側位置に移動することを完了するときの前記駆動源の回転数よりも低い、請求項13に記載の動力伝達装置。
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