JP4944459B2 - Lock-up clutch for fluid transmission - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an annular first friction surface formed on an inner surface of a side wall of a transmission cover that is coupled to a pump impeller and is arranged so as to cover a rear surface of a turbine impeller, and an annular surface that faces the first friction surface. A pressing member connected to the transmission cover so as to be integrally rotatable and axially movable, and to both the first and second friction surfaces, both of these friction surfaces can be engaged and disengaged. And an annular clutch plate connected to the turbine impeller, and the transmission cover includes an inner oil chamber on the turbine impeller side and an outer oil chamber on the side wall side by the pressing member. And a lock-up clutch of a fluid transmission device in which a pressure member is advanced and retracted with respect to a first friction surface by a pressure difference between the two oil chambers.

Such a lock-up clutch of a fluid transmission device is already known as disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 below.
JP 2003-269574 A

In such a lockup clutch of a fluid transmission device, there are two sets of friction engagement portions between the transmission cover and the pressing member, so that the clutch capacity is large, and at the time of lockup, from the transmission cover to the turbine impeller. Large torque can be transmitted directly. By the way, in the conventional lockup clutch, when the inner oil chamber is set to a pressure higher than that of the outer oil chamber and the pressing member is pressed against the first friction surface side of the transmission cover to bring the clutch into the lockup state, Since the outer oil chamber facing the circumferential end is sealed and there is no flow of working oil, it is difficult to say that the cooling performance of the friction engagement part is good and the clutch capacity is large. There is concern about temperature rise.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a lockup clutch for the fluid transmission device, which enables cooling of the friction engagement portion with hydraulic oil even in a lockup state. .

To achieve the above object, the present invention includes an annular first friction surface formed on an inner surface of a side wall of a transmission cover that is coupled to a pump impeller and arranged to cover the rear surface of the turbine impeller. A pressing member having an annular second friction surface facing the first friction surface, coupled to the transmission cover so as to be rotatable integrally with the transmission cover and movable in the axial direction, and engaged with the first and second friction surfaces And an annular clutch plate that is detachably interposed between the two friction surfaces and connected to the turbine impeller, and the transmission cover has an inner oil chamber on the turbine impeller side by the pressing member. In the lock-up clutch of the fluid transmission device, the outer oil chamber is partitioned into an oil chamber and an outer oil chamber on the side wall side, and the pressing member is advanced and retracted with respect to the first friction surface by a pressure difference between the two oil chambers. This is in the room Side oil chamber, and the first outer oil chamber of annular facing the inner peripheral end of the clutch plate, a partition means for partitioning the second outer oil chamber which is surrounded by the first outer oil chamber provided on the pressing member The first outer oil chamber and the inner oil chamber are provided with a through hole that always communicates with each other, and a driving claw that engages with the through hole and transmits the rotation of the transmission cover to the pressing member is connected to the transmission cover. It was set, the first characterized by advancing and retracting the pressing member against the first friction surface by a pressure difference between the second outer oil chamber and the inner oil chamber.

The present invention is also directed to an annular first friction surface formed on the inner surface of the side wall of the transmission cover coupled to the pump impeller and arranged to cover the rear surface of the turbine impeller, and opposed to the first friction surface. A pressing member having an annular second friction surface, coupled to the transmission cover so as to be rotatable integrally with the transmission cover and movable in the axial direction, and both the frictions so as to be engageable and disengageable with the first and second friction surfaces. And an annular clutch plate connected to the turbine impeller, and the inside of the transmission cover is located between the pump impeller and the turbine impeller by the pressing member on the turbine impeller side. A fluid transmission device that is divided into an inner oil chamber communicating with the circulation circuit of the first and second outer oil chambers on the side wall side, and that causes the pressing member to advance and retreat with respect to the first friction surface due to a pressure difference between the two oil chambers. Lock up In the latch, the outer oil chamber is divided into an annular first outer oil chamber facing the inner peripheral end of the clutch plate, and a second outer oil chamber surrounded by the first outer oil chamber. Partition means for partitioning is provided, and the pressing member is provided with a through-hole that always communicates the first outer oil chamber with the inner oil chamber, and the first plate is disposed between the clutch plate and the first and second friction surfaces. A through groove is provided that always communicates the outer oil chamber with the inner oil chamber, and when the lockup clutch is in a connected state, the working oil in the second outer oil chamber is returned to the oil sump, and the inner oil is supplied from the circulation circuit. A second feature is that the operating oil flowing into the room presses the pressing member toward the transmission cover, and a part of the operating oil passes through the through groove and the through hole.

In addition to the first feature, the present invention has a third feature that the drive claw is formed on the cylinder member.

According to the present invention, in addition to the first or third feature, a through groove is provided between the clutch plate and the first and second friction surfaces to constantly communicate the first outer oil chamber with the inner oil chamber. This is the fourth feature.

According to the present invention, in addition to the second or fourth feature, a friction lining that can be engaged with the first and second friction surfaces is attached to both side surfaces of the clutch plate, and the through-grooves are attached to these friction linings. The fifth feature is that the above is formed.

According to the present invention, in addition to any one of the first to fifth features, the partition means is formed on one side and the other side of the side wall and the pressing member so as to be slidable in the axial direction. A sixth feature is that the cylinder member and the piston member are used.

Furthermore, in addition to any one of the first to fifth features, the present invention provides the partition means with a base end portion fixed to one of the opposing surfaces of the side wall and the pressing member and a free end portion to the other. The seventh feature is that the elastic member is elastically close.

Furthermore, in addition to any one of the first to seventh features, the present invention provides a plurality of damper springs arranged annularly between the clutch plate and the turbine impeller, and rotatably supported by the turbine impeller. A torque damper comprising a first spring holding member that supports the inner peripheral surface of the damper spring and a second spring holding member that is fixed to the rear surface of the turbine impeller and supports the outer peripheral surface of the damper spring is interposed. One spring holding member is formed with a driven arm that is slidably connected to the clutch plate in the axial direction, and a plurality of first transmission claws inserted between the adjacent damper springs, and the second spring An eighth feature is that the holding member is formed with a plurality of second transmission claws inserted between the adjacent damper springs .

According to the first feature of the present invention, the lock-up clutch can be brought into the lock-up state by increasing the pressure of the inner oil chamber relative to the second outer oil chamber. Since there are two pairs of the first friction surface and the clutch plate, and the second friction surface and the clutch plate, the joint portion can increase the clutch capacity. Moreover, even in this locked-up state, the working oil flows between the inner oil chamber and the first outer oil chamber that are always in communication with each other, thereby cooling the friction engagement portion between the first and second friction surfaces. This can be achieved effectively and can contribute to improving the durability of the lock-up clutch. Further, even when the lockup clutch is in the lockup state, between the first outer oil chamber and the inner oil chamber, the working oil can flow through the through hole of the pressing member, and the friction engagement portion can be cooled. The through hole is used for connection between the transmission cover and the pressing member, which can contribute to simplification of the structure.

According to the second feature of the present invention, the lock-up clutch recirculates the working oil in the second outer oil chamber to the oil sump, and the pressing member is moved to the transmission cover side by the working oil flowing into the inner oil chamber from the circulation circuit. By pressing, it can be brought into a lock-up state. At that time, the friction engagement portion has two sets of the first friction surface and the clutch plate, and the second friction surface and the clutch plate. The clutch capacity can be increased. Moreover, even in this lock-up state, the first and second friction surfaces can be obtained by circulating a part of the working oil flowing into the inner oil chamber from the circulation circuit to the first outer oil chamber through the grooves and the through holes. Since the frictional engagement portion can be effectively cooled, the durability of the lockup clutch can be improved.

According to the third feature of the present invention, since the driving claw is formed on the cylinder member, a part of the cylinder member also serves as the driving claw, and the structure can be simplified.

According to the fourth and fifth features of the present invention, even when the lock-up clutch is in the lock-up state, the working oil flows through the through-groove between the first outer oil chamber and the inner oil chamber, and the friction engagement portion Cooling can be performed. In addition, since the through hole is provided in the pressing member and the through groove is provided in the lining, the working oil can be smoothly distributed between the first outer oil chamber and the inner oil chamber through the through hole and the through groove. , The friction engagement portion can be effectively cooled.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the first and second outer oil chambers can be reliably partitioned by the cylinder member and the piston member, and the responsiveness of the lockup clutch can be enhanced.

According to the seventh feature of the present invention, the partition means can be constituted by a single elastic member, so that the structure is simple and can contribute to cost reduction. In addition, when the lockup clutch is in the disconnected state, the repulsive force of the elastic member acts to separate the pressing member from the first friction surface, and unnecessary dragging at the friction engagement portion can be avoided.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, when the lockup clutch is locked up, the shocking torque from the transmission cover to the turbine impeller can be buffered by the torque damper, and the torque damper is a damper spring. The first spring holding member and the second spring holding member have a very simple configuration and can be provided at low cost .

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below on the basis of preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings.

  1 is a longitudinal sectional side view of an upper half of a torque converter with a lock-up clutch according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 4 and 4 are cross-sectional views taken along line 4-4 of FIG. 1, FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1, showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the description starts with the description of the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS.

  1 and 2, a torque converter T as a fluid transmission device includes a pump impeller 2, a turbine impeller 3 opposed to the pump impeller 2, and a stator impeller 4 disposed between the inner peripheral portions thereof. , A circulation circuit 6 is defined between these three impellers 2, 3, and 4 for power transmission using hydraulic oil.

  A transmission cover 5 that covers the rear surface of the turbine impeller 3 so as to define a clutch chamber 22 therebetween is integrally connected to the pump impeller 2 by welding or the like. A starting ring gear 7 is welded to the outer peripheral surface of the transmission cover 5, and a drive plate 8 coupled to the crankshaft 1 with a bolt 9 is fixed to the ring gear 7 with a bolt 9 ′.

  An output shaft 10 arranged coaxially with the crankshaft 1 is disposed at the center of the torque converter T. The output shaft 10 is spline-fitted to the hub 3h of the turbine impeller 3 and is connected to the hub 5h of the transmission cover 5. A bearing bush 18 is rotatably supported on the inner peripheral surface. The output shaft 10 is a main shaft of a multi-stage transmission (not shown).

  A cylindrical stator shaft 12 for supporting the hub 4h of the stator impeller 4 via a free wheel 11 is disposed on the outer periphery of the output shaft 10, and the relative rotation between the output shaft 10 and the stator shaft 12 is arranged. A bearing bush 13 that allows The outer end portion of the stator shaft 12 is supported by the transmission case 14 so as not to rotate.

  Thrust needle bearings 37 and 37 ′ are interposed between the hub 4 h of the stator impeller 4 and the hubs 2 h and 3 h of the pump impeller 2 and the turbine impeller 3 opposed to the hub 4 h.

  Further, on the outer periphery of the stator shaft 12, an auxiliary machine drive shaft 20 connected to the hub 2 h of the pump impeller 2 is disposed so as to be relatively rotatable, and hydraulic oil is supplied to the torque converter T by the auxiliary machine drive shaft 20. The oil pump 21 is driven.

  The clutch chamber 22 defined between the turbine impeller 3 and the transmission cover 5 is transmitted to the lockup clutch L that can directly connect the transmission cover 5 and the turbine impeller 3 and when the lockup clutch L is locked up. A torque damper D for buffering torque is accommodated. The lockup clutch L and the torque damper D will be sequentially described below.

  First, the lockup clutch L has an annular first friction surface 25 formed near the outer periphery of the inner surface of the side wall 5 a of the transmission cover 5, and an annular second friction surface 26 facing the first friction surface 25. The pressure member 27 is disposed between the first friction surface 25 and the first friction surface 25, and is interposed between the first and second friction surfaces 25 and 26, and the turbine impeller through the torque damper D. 3 and an annular clutch plate 28 connected to 3.

  The pressing member 27 is supported on the outer peripheral surface of an annular support shaft 29 joined by welding or the like near the center of the inner surface of the side wall 5a of the transmission cover 5 via a seal member 30 so as to be slidable in the axial direction. A stopper 31 for restricting the retreat limit of the pressing member 27 toward the turbine impeller 3 side is provided at the end portion. A thrust needle bearing 36 is interposed between the support shaft 29 and the hub 3 h of the turbine impeller 3. The pressing member 27 divides the clutch chamber 22 into an inner oil chamber 23 on the turbine impeller 3 side and an outer oil chamber 24 on the side wall 5a side of the transmission cover 5, and the inner oil chamber 23 is composed of pump blades. It communicates with the outer periphery of the circulation circuit 6 through a gap between the wheel 2 and the turbine impeller 3.

A cylinder member 33 and a piston member, which are fitted to one side and the other of the opposing surfaces of the side wall 5a and the pressing member 27 on the inner peripheral side of the annular clutch plate 28 via a seal member 32 so as to be slidable in the axial direction. 34 are fixed respectively. In the illustrated example, the cylinder member 33 is fixed to the side wall 5a by welding or the like, and the piston member 34 is fixed to the pressing member 27 by welding or the like. The cylinder member 33 and the piston member 34 surround the outer oil chamber 24 with an annular first outer oil chamber 24 ₁ facing the inner peripheral end of the clutch plate 28 and the first outer oil chamber 24 ₁ . A partition means 35 for partitioning into two outer oil chambers 24 ₂ is formed. The pressing member 27 is provided with a plurality of annular holes 45, 45... That allow the first outer oil chamber 24 ₁ to communicate with the inner oil chamber 23 at all times. In addition, the annular friction linings 38, 38 affixed to both side surfaces of the clutch plate 28 to be engaged with the first and second friction surfaces 25, 26 include the clutch plate 28 and the first and second friction surfaces 25, A plurality of through grooves 46, 46... Extending in the radial direction are formed between the first outer oil chamber 24 ₁ and the inner oil chamber 23 through these through grooves 46, 46.

  The piston member 34 is formed in an annular shape, and a plurality of notches 47, 47... Are formed on the inner peripheral edge thereof, and a plurality of drive blocks 48 that engage with the notches 47, 47. 48 are fixed to the side wall 5a by welding or the like. By the engagement of these drive blocks 48, 48... And notches 47, 47..., The pressing member 27 is connected to the transmission cover 5 so as to be capable of axial movement and integral rotation.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first oil passage 40 is formed at the center of the output shaft 10, and a second oil passage 41 is formed between the accessory drive shaft 20 and the stator shaft 12, respectively. The oil passage 40 and the second oil passage 41 are alternately connected to the discharge side of the oil pump 21 and the oil reservoir 43 by a lock-up control valve 42. The first oil passage 40 communicates with the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ through a plurality of through holes 29 a arranged in the circumferential direction of the horizontal shaft 39 of the output shaft 10 and the support shaft 29, and It communicates with the inner oil chamber 23 through a hole 39 and the thrust needle bearing 36. At that time, a constriction 49 is provided between the lateral hole 39 and the thrust needle bearing 36, whereby the flow resistance between the lateral hole 39 and the second outer oil chamber 24 _{2 is} reduced. It is set smaller than the channel resistance between them. On the other hand, the second oil passage 41 communicates with the inner peripheral portion of the circulation circuit 6 via the thrust needle bearings 37 and 37 ′ and the free wheel 11.

  Thus, in FIG. 1, in the idling or extremely low speed operation region of the engine, the lockup control valve 42 connects the first oil passage 40 to the discharge side of the oil pump 21, while the second oil passage 41 stores the oil. It is controlled by an electronic control unit (not shown) so as to be connected to 43 (in the example shown, it is in a non-energized state). Therefore, the output torque of the crankshaft 1 of the engine is transmitted to the drive plate 8, the transmission cover 5, and the pump impeller 2 to rotationally drive the oil pump 21.

When the oil pump 21 is operated, the hydraulic oil discharged from the oil pump 21 flows through the first and second oil passages 40 and 41 in the direction of arrow b. That is, the working oil that has exited the oil pump 21 first passes through the first oil passage 40 and the lateral hole 39 from the lockup control valve 42, and then flows into the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ through the through hole 29 a of the support shaft 29. And those that pass through the restrictor 49 and the thrust needle bearing 36 and flow into the inner oil chamber 23. The working oil flowing into the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ is remains in the chamber 24 _2, the working oil that has flowed into the inner oil chamber 23, the circulation circuit from the outer periphery of the pump impeller 2 and the turbine impeller 3 6, after filling the circuit 6, passes through the thrust needle bearings 37, 37 ′ and the free wheel 11, moves to the second oil passage 41, and returns from the lockup control valve 42 to the oil sump 43.

Incidentally, as described above, the flow resistance between the horizontal hole 39 and the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ is set smaller than the flow resistance between the horizontal hole 39 and the inner oil chamber 23. against 40 of the second outer oil chamber 24 in the _second hydraulic oil immediately to boost the indoor 24 ₂ flows smoothly, inflow of the working oil from the first oil passage 40 into the inner oil chamber 23 As a result, the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ has a higher pressure than the inner oil chamber 23, and the pressure member 27 moves backward toward the turbine impeller 3 due to the pressure difference, causing the clutch plate 28 to move. The lock-up clutch L is released from the first and second friction surfaces 25 and 26 and is in a disconnected state. During this time, part of the working oil that has flowed into the inner oil chamber 23 passes through the through holes 45, 45... Of the pressing member 27 and passes between the first friction surface 25, the second friction surface 26, and the linings 38, 38. Thus, since the inner oil chamber 23 is returned again, the friction engagement portions can be cooled.

Such lockup clutch L in the cutoff state, allowing relative rotation of the pump impeller 2 and the turbine impeller 3. Therefore, when the pump impeller 2 is driven to rotate from the crankshaft 1, the working oil filling the circulation circuit 6 circulates in the circulation circuit 6 as shown by the arrow, thereby reducing the rotational torque of the pump impeller 2 to the turbine blade. This is transmitted to the car 3 to drive the output shaft 10.

  At this time, if a torque amplifying action is generated between the pump impeller 2 and the turbine impeller 3, the accompanying reaction force is borne by the stator impeller 4, and the stator impeller 4 is caused by the locking action of the freewheel 11. Fixed.

  When the torque amplification operation is finished, the stator impeller 4 rotates in the same direction together with the pump impeller 2 and the turbine impeller 3 while idling the free wheel 11 due to the reversal of the torque direction received by the stator impeller 4.

  When the torque converter T enters such a coupling state, the lockup control valve 42 is switched by the electronic control unit (in the illustrated example, it is energized). As a result, the hydraulic oil discharged from the oil pump 21 On the contrary, it flows through the first and second oil passages 40 and 41 in the direction of arrow a. That is, the working oil that has exited the oil pump 21 flows into the circulation circuit 6 from the lockup control valve 42 through the second oil passage 41, fills the circuit 6, and then enters the inner oil chamber 23 of the clutch chamber 22. Then, the oil is transferred to the first oil passage 40 through the thrust needle bearing 36 and the lateral hole 39 and is returned to the oil sump 43 through the lock-up control valve 42.

Incidentally, the flow resistance between the inner oil chamber 23 and the lateral hole 39 is relatively large as described above, and the flow rate of the working oil from the inner oil chamber 23 to the first oil passage 40 is regulated. Is immediately increased to a high pressure by the working oil flowing into the inner oil chamber 23 from the outer peripheral high pressure portion of the circulation circuit 6. On the other hand, since the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ is open to the low-pressure first oil passage 40, the pressure member 27 has a pressure difference between the inner oil chamber 23 and the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ . The clutch plate 28 is pressed by the first and second friction surfaces 25 and 26, and the lock-up clutch L is in a connected state, that is, a lock-up state. Therefore, the rotational torque transmitted from the crankshaft 1 to the pump impeller 2 is transmitted to the clutch plate 28 from the transmission cover 5 and the pressing member 27 rotating integrally therewith, and further mechanically transmitted to the turbine impeller 3 via the torque damper D. Therefore, the pump impeller 2 and the turbine impeller 3 are in a directly connected state, and the output torque of the crankshaft 1 can be efficiently transmitted to the output shaft 10 and fuel consumption can be reduced. .

In such a lock-up state of the lock-up clutch L, the friction engagement portions are one friction lining 38 of the first friction surface 25 and the clutch plate 28 and the other friction lining of the second friction surface 26 and the clutch plate 28. Therefore, the clutch capacity of the lockup clutch L can be increased. Moreover, even in such a state, a part of the working oil flowing into the inner oil chamber 23 from the circulation circuit 6 passes through the plurality of grooves 46, 46... 1 moves to the outer oil chamber 24 ₁ , and then continues to flow again through the through holes 45, 45... Of the pressing member 27 and back to the inner oil chamber 23. Cooling of the frictional engagement portion between the surfaces 25 and 26 can be effectively achieved.

  Next, the torque damper D will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The torque damper D is rotatably supported by a plurality of coiled damper springs 50, 50... Arranged in a ring shape along the outer peripheral portion of the rear surface of the turbine impeller 3, and the hub 3h of the turbine impeller 3. A first spring holding member 51 that holds the inner peripheral surfaces of the 50 ... and a second spring holding member 52 that is fixed to the back surface of the turbine impeller 3 by welding or the like and holds the outer peripheral surfaces of the damper springs 50, 50 ... The first spring holding member 51 has a plurality of drive arms 28a extending from the outer peripheral end of the clutch plate 28 toward the torque damper D so as to be slidable in the axial direction and coupled thereto. A plurality of driven arms 53, 53... Having notches 53a and a plurality of first transmission claws 54 inserted between the adjacent damper springs 50, 50 are formed. Is, also in the second spring retaining member 52, a plurality of second power transmission claws which are inserted between the damper springs 50, 50 also each adjacent 55 ... are formed.

  A pressing member 56 that suppresses the detachment of the first spring holding member 51 is fixed to the hub 3h of the turbine impeller 3 by welding or the like.

  Thus, when the lockup clutch L is locked up, the torque transmitted from the transmission cover 5 and the pressing member 27 to the clutch plate 28 is transmitted to the first spring via the drive arms 28a, 28a... And the driven arms 53, 53. Is transmitted to the holding member 51, and further transmitted from the first transmission claws 54, 54, to the turbine impeller 3 via the damper springs 50, 50, the second transmission claws 55, 55, and the second spring holding member 52. . At this time, if a sudden torque fluctuation occurs between the transmission cover 5 and the turbine impeller 3, the damper spring 50 is compressed between the first and second transmission claws 54 and 55, and accordingly, the transmission cover 5 and the turbine impeller. Torque shock can be absorbed by the relative rotation of 3.

  In addition, the torque damper D has a very simple configuration including the three elements of the damper springs 50, 50..., The first spring holding member 51 and the second spring holding member 52, and can be provided at low cost.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5 will be described.

In the second embodiment, all or a part of the plurality of through holes 45, 45... Provided in the pressing member 27 to communicate with the cylinder member 33 between the first outer oil chamber 24 ₁ and the inner oil chamber 23. A plurality of driving claws 60, 60... To be engaged are formed, and the engagement of these driving claws 60, 60... And through holes 45, 45. Therefore, the cutout 47 and the drive block 48 in the previous embodiment are not necessary, and the structure can be simplified. Since the other configuration is the same as that of the previous embodiment, portions corresponding to those of the previous embodiment in FIG.

  Next, a third embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 6 will be described.

In this third embodiment, the partition means 35 for partitioning the first and second outer oil chambers 24 ₁ , 24 ₂ attaches the base end portion 61 a to one of the side wall 5 a of the transmission cover 5 and the opposing surface of the pressing member 27. In addition, the elastic member 61 has a truncated cone shape that elastically contacts the free end 61b with the other end. In the illustrated example, the base end portion 61a of the elastic member 61 is fixed to the pressing member 27 side by welding or the like, and the free end portion 61b is in close contact with the side wall 5a side. Further, a plurality of drive blocks 62, 62... And driven blocks 63, 63... That are slidably engaged with each other in the axial direction and transmit rotation to each other are welded to the opposing surfaces of the side wall 5a and the pressing member 27, respectively. The

  Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, portions corresponding to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG.

  According to the third embodiment, the partition means 35 can be constituted by a single elastic member 61, so that the structure is simple and can contribute to cost reduction. Moreover, when the lock-up clutch L is in the disconnected state, the repulsive force of the elastic member 61 acts to separate the pressing member 27 from the first friction surface 25 of the side wall 5a, and unnecessary dragging at the friction engagement portion. Can be avoided.

  Finally, a fourth embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 7 will be described.

  In the fourth embodiment, between the output shaft 10 and the stator shaft 12, a lateral hole 65 of the stator shaft 12, a spline fitting portion of the inner race 11a of the stator shaft 12 and the free wheel 11, and the left side of the stator hub 4h. A third oil passage 66 is formed which communicates with the circulation circuit 6 via the thrust needle bearing 37, and this third oil passage 66 is always in communication with the discharge side of the oil pump 21, and the thrust needle bearing 37 on the right side of the stator hub 4h. The second oil passage 41 communicating with the circulation circuit 6 through the ′ is always open to the oil sump 43.

  Therefore, during the operation of the oil pump 21, the discharged oil returns from the third oil passage 66 to the circulation circuit 6, the second oil passage 41, and the oil reservoir 43, so that the circulation circuit 6 is always filled with fresh working oil. Can do.

  On the other hand, the first oil passage 40 connected to the lateral hole 39 of the output shaft 10 is connected to the oil pump 21 when the lockup control valve 42 is energized, and communicates with the oil sump 43 when the lockup control valve 42 is not energized. It has become.

  Note that the inner peripheral surface of the support shaft 29 corresponding to the diaphragm 49 in the previous embodiment is fitted to the outer periphery of the output shaft 10 so as to be relatively rotatable with almost no gap.

Therefore, when the lockup control valve 42 is not energized, the hydraulic oil discharged from the oil pump 21 flows in the first oil passage 40 in the direction of the arrow b and is supplied to the second outer oil chamber 24 _2. The member 27 moves backward to the turbine impeller 3 side, releases the clutch plate 28 from the first and second friction surfaces 25, 26, and the lockup clutch L enters the disconnected state.

When the lockup control valve 42 is energized, the second outer oil chamber 24 ₂ is opened to the oil sump 43 via the first oil passage 40, so that the working oil flows in the direction of arrow a in the first oil passage 40. On the other hand, the pressing member 27 is pressed toward the first friction surface 25 by the pressure of the working oil that moves from the outer peripheral high-pressure portion of the circulation circuit 6 to the inner oil chamber 23. As a result, the lock-up clutch L enters the lock-up state.

Even in such a lock-up state, a part of the working oil in the inner oil chamber 23 passes through the plurality of grooves 46, 46... Of the linings 38, 38 of the clutch plate 28 and enters the first outer oil chamber 24 ₁ . .. And passes through the through holes 45, 45... Of the pressing member 27 and returns to the inner oil chamber 23. Thereafter, the thrust needle bearing 36, the spline fitting gap between the turbine hub 3h and the output shaft 10, and the stator shaft. 12 and the inner race 11a and the thrust needle bearing 37 sequentially return to the inner peripheral low pressure portion of the circulation circuit 6, and the first friction surface 25, the second friction surface 26, and the lining. It is possible to cool the frictional engagement portion between the members 38 and 38.

  Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, portions corresponding to those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals in FIG.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various design changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the present invention can be applied to a fluid coupling that does not have a stator impeller.

It is an upper half longitudinal section side view of a torque converter with a lockup clutch concerning a 1st example of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line 4-4 of FIG. FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a view corresponding to FIG. 1 showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

D ･ ･ ･ Torque damper L ･ ･ ･ Lockup clutch T ･ ･ ･ Hydraulic transmission (torque converter)
2 ... Pump impeller 3 ... Turbine impeller 5 ... Transmission cover
6 ··· Circulation circuit 22 ··· Clutch chamber 23 ··· Inner oil chamber 24 ··· Outer oil chamber 24 ₁ ··· First outer oil chamber 24 ₂ ··· ··· Second outer oil chamber 25 ··· First friction surface 26 ··· Second friction surface 27 ··· Press member 28 ··· Clutch plate 28a ··· Drive arm 33 ... Cylinder member 34 ... Piston member 35 ... Partition means 38 ... Friction lining
43... Oil sump 45... Through hole 46... Groove 50 .. Damper spring 51... First spring holding member 52. 2 spring holding member 53... Driven arm 54... First transmission claw 55... Second transmission claw 60.

Claims (8)

An annular first friction surface (25) formed on the inner surface of the side wall (5a) of the transmission cover (5) which is coupled to the pump impeller (2) and arranged to cover the rear surface of the turbine impeller (3). And a pressure member (26) having an annular second friction surface (26) facing the first friction surface (25) and connected to the transmission cover (5) so as to be rotatable integrally therewith and movable in the axial direction. 27) and the first and second friction surfaces (25, 26) are interposed between the friction surfaces (25, 26) so as to be engageable and disengageable, and are connected to the turbine impeller (3). The transmission cover (5) has an inner oil chamber (23) on the turbine impeller (3) side and a side wall (5a) side by the pressing member (27). Between the two oil chambers (23, 24). And so as to advance and retreat the pressing member (27) to the first friction surface (25) by a pressure difference, in the lock-up clutch of the hydraulic transmission,
The outer oil chamber (24) is separated from the outer oil chamber (24) by an annular first outer oil chamber (24 ₁ ) facing the inner peripheral end of the clutch plate (28), and the first outer oil chamber ( 24 ₁ ) is provided with partition means (35) for partitioning with a second outer oil chamber (24 ₂ ) surrounded by
The pressing member (27) is provided with a through hole (45) that always communicates between the first outer oil chamber (24 ₁ ) and the inner oil chamber (23), and the transmission cover (5) has the through hole ( 45) and a driving claw (60) that is engaged with the transmission cover (5) and transmits the rotation of the transmission cover (5) to the pressing member (27).
A fluid transmission device characterized in that the pressing member (27) is moved forward and backward with respect to the first friction surface (25) by a pressure difference between the second outer oil chamber (24 ₂ ) and the inner oil chamber (23). Lock-up clutch. An annular first friction surface (25) formed on the inner surface of the side wall (5a) of the transmission cover (5) which is coupled to the pump impeller (2) and arranged to cover the rear surface of the turbine impeller (3). And a pressure member (26) having an annular second friction surface (26) facing the first friction surface (25) and connected to the transmission cover (5) so as to be rotatable integrally therewith and movable in the axial direction. 27) and the first and second friction surfaces (25, 26) are interposed between the friction surfaces (25, 26) so as to be engageable and disengageable, and are connected to the turbine impeller (3). And the inside of the transmission cover (5) is located on the turbine impeller (3) side by the pressing member (27), and the pump impeller (2) and the turbine impeller An inner oil chamber (23) communicating with the circulation circuit (6) between (3) and It is divided into an outer oil chamber (24) on the side wall (5a) side, and the pressure member (27) is advanced and retracted with respect to the first friction surface (25) by the pressure difference between these oil chambers (23, 24). In such a lockup clutch of a fluid transmission device,
The outer oil chamber (24) is connected to the outer oil chamber (24) with an annular first outer oil chamber (24) facing the inner peripheral end of the clutch plate (28). ₁ ) And the first outer oil chamber (24 ₁ ) Surrounded by the second outer oil chamber (24 ₂  A partition means (35) for partitioning
In the pressing member (27), the first outer oil chamber (24 ₁ ) Through the inner oil chamber (23), and the first outer oil is provided between the clutch plate (28) and the first and second friction surfaces (25, 26). Room (24 ₁ ) Is provided with a through groove (46) that is in constant communication with the inner oil chamber (23),
When the lock-up clutch is in the engaged state, the second outer oil chamber (24 ₂ ) Is recirculated to the oil reservoir (43), and the pressing member (27) is moved to the side of the transmission cover (5) by the working oil flowing into the inner oil chamber (23) from the circulation circuit (6). And a part of the working oil passes through the through groove (46) and the through hole (45). In the lockup clutch of the fluid transmission device according to claim 1 ,
A lockup clutch for a fluid transmission device, wherein the drive claw (60) is formed in the cylinder member (33). In the lock-up clutch of the fluid transmission device according to claim 1 or 3,
  Between the clutch plate (28) and the first and second friction surfaces (25, 26), the first outer oil chamber (24 ₁ ) Is provided with a through groove (46) that always communicates with the inner oil chamber (23). In the lockup clutch of the fluid transmission device according to claim 2 or 4 ,
On both sides of said clutch plate (28), attached to said first and second friction linings engage the friction surface (25, 26) (38, 38), wherein these friction linings (38, 38) A lock-up clutch for a fluid transmission device, characterized in that a through groove (46) is formed. In the lockup clutch of the fluid transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
A cylinder member (33) and a piston member (34) which are formed on one side and the other of the opposing surfaces of the side wall (5a) and the pressing member (27) and which slidably engage with each other in the axial direction. The lockup clutch of the fluid transmission device, characterized by comprising In the lockup clutch of the fluid transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The partition means (35) is configured such that the base end portion (61a) is fixed to one of the opposing surfaces of the side wall (5a) and the pressing member (27), and the free end portion (61b) is elastically connected to the other. A lockup clutch of a fluid transmission device, characterized by comprising an intimate elastic member (61). In the lockup clutch of the fluid transmission device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
A plurality of damper springs (50) annularly arranged between the clutch plate (28) and the turbine impeller (3), and rotatably supported by the turbine impeller (3), the damper spring (50) A first spring holding member (51) that supports the peripheral surface and a second spring holding member (52) that is fixed to the rear surface of the turbine impeller (3) and supports the outer peripheral surface of the damper spring (50). A torque arm (D) is interposed, and the first spring holding member (51) is connected to the clutch plate (28) so as to be slidable in the axial direction, and each adjacent damper spring. A plurality of first transmission claws (54) inserted between the first and second spring holding members (52) and inserted between the adjacent damper springs (50). And wherein the forming the second transmitting claws number (55), the lock-up clutch of the hydraulic transmission.

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