efficient comfort – low drag wet clutches while
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Efficient Comfort –
Low drag wet clutches while maintaining performance
Matt Frary
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Missing foundation
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Torque converter
Transmission
Friction material
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Time in hours
Foundation blocks
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Foundation blocks
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Slip speed in rpm
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Motivation
Improve quality control for Schaeffler customers
Opening the friction material Black box means:
• Understanding parameters that affect performance
• Controlling those parameters
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Development
Dedicated development since 2004
Collaboration with additive suppliers and university
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Current foundation
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Slip speed in rpm
Can predict and modify functional parameters
Permeability
Surface condition
Material flexibility
ATF modifier
Chemical effects
Surface contact area
Molecule shape and density
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Speed in m/s
Torque converter experience
Series production since 2009
1.3 Mio torque converter clutches in production in 2014
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Competition
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Foundation for transmission clutch
Friction material
Transmission
Transmission Clutch?
Torque converter
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Transmission friction material
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Schaeffler Competitor
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Speed in m/s 40°C 90°C 120°C
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Shifting clutch foundation
Piston Clutch plates
Carrier Return spring
First planetary automatic
transmission
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•Functioning inner and outer splines
•Reduced space
•Reduced cost
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Carrier
Example production experience
Pierced
flow holes
Bearing
raceways
Riveted
assembly
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Piston and return spring
Integrated
diaphragm
spring
Simple seals
Sheet metal
piston
Riveted
retaining
plate
•Enhanced value assembly
•Reduced space
•Produced since 2009
Piston Clutch plates
Carrier Return spring
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Without
separators
External
separators
Schaeffler
separators
Optimizing function
•Separates all plates
•Only line contact
•No additional parts
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Without plate separators
With plate separators
Results
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The paradox of clutches
Speed in rpm
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The paradox of clutches
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Pre-fill pulse
Possible
torque error
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The Challenge for Today's Clutch
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A New Principle
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Main piston
Rotary
actuator
Ramp ring
Design Concept
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Operation
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•Reduced mass and inertia
•Eliminated acid
•Eliminated adhesive
Softer friction material in
the same overall thickness
A New Manufacturing Potential
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Added function
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Deflection in mm
SAE#2 Disc
Composite
friction disc
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Stamping technology Two stage piston
Plate separator
Composite facing
Summary
Reduced drag
Reduced mass
Reduced environmental impact
Improved controllability
Riveted assembly
Slim thrust bearing
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You can't build a great building on
a weak foundation. You must have
a solid foundation if you're going to
have a strong superstructure.
” “
Gordon B. Hinckley
1910 – 2008
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