Torsional vibration damping system for a motor vehicle drive train, hybrid drive module, and motor vehicle drive train

US10823254B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-10823254-B2
Application numberUS-201716313981-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 16, 2017
Priority dateJun 30, 2016
Publication dateNov 3, 2020
Grant dateNov 3, 2020

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A torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) for a motor vehicle drive train ( 1 ) has an input side ( 14 ) and an output side ( 26 ) connected via a damper unit ( 27 ). The damper unit ( 27 ) includes two torsional vibration dampers ( 17, 18 ) and a vibration damper ( 19 ). The damper unit ( 27 ) are configured for placement in a wet space ( 30 ) of a housing ( 6 ).

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The invention claimed is: 1. A torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) for a motor vehicle drive train ( 1 ) having an input side ( 14 ) and an output side ( 26 ), the torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) comprising: a damper unit ( 27 ) connecting the input side ( 14 ) and the output side ( 26 ), the damper unit ( 27 ) comprising two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) and a vibration damper ( 19 ), the damper unit ( 27 ) configured for placement in a wet space ( 30 ) of a housing ( 6 ); a hollow shaft ( 15 ) provided on the input side ( 14 ); a further shaft ( 16 ) inserted into and rotationally fixed to the hollow shaft ( 15 ), a connection to the damper unit ( 27 ) and the vibration damper ( 19 ) established via the further shaft ( 16 ); and a sealing plate ( 31 ) mounted on the hollow shaft ( 15 ), the sealing plate ( 31 ) separating the wet space ( 30 ) from a dry space ( 32 ) of the housing ( 6 ). 2. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 1 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are connected in series. 3. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 2 , wherein the vibration damper ( 19 ) is integrated between the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ). 4. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 2 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are combined to form one double-row, dual-mass flywheel ( 28 ). 5. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 1 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are arranged in a common axial plane, the vibration damper ( 19 ) is provided axially directly next to the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ), and the vibration damper ( 19 ) is radially at the level of a radially internal torsional vibration damper ( 17 ) of the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ). 6. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 5 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are combined to form one double-row, dual-mass flywheel ( 28 ). 7. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 1 , further comprising a stationary shell ( 33 ), wherein the damper unit ( 27 ) or the vibration damper ( 19 ) are radially enclosed, at least in a vertically lower area, by the stationary shell ( 33 ). 8. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft ( 15 ) and the further shaft ( 16 ) are connected via a driving toothing with an interference fit. 9. The torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft ( 15 ), the further shaft ( 16 ), the damper unit ( 27 ), the vibration damper ( 19 ), and the sealing plate ( 31 ) form a preassembled unit. 10. A hybrid drive module ( 3 ) for a motor vehicle drive train ( 1 ), comprising: a torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) comprising a damper unit ( 27 ) and a vibration damper ( 19 ) which are provided between an input side ( 14 ) and an output side ( 26 ) of the torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ); an electric machine ( 9 ), the electric machine ( 9 ) connected to an output side ( 11 ) of the hybrid drive module ( 3 ); a separating clutch ( 8 ), the torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) connected at the output side ( 26 ) to the separating clutch ( 8 ), the torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) connectable to the output side ( 11 ) of the hybrid drive module ( 3 ) via the separating clutch ( 8 ); and a housing ( 6 ) in which the torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) and the electric machine ( 9 ) are accommodated, the damper unit ( 27 ) and the vibration damper ( 19 ) placed in a wet space ( 30 ) of the housing ( 6 ), wherein the damper unit ( 27 ) comprises two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ). 11. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 10 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are connected in series. 12. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 11 , wherein the vibration damper ( 19 ) is integrated between the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ). 13. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 11 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are combined to form one double-row, dual-mass flywheel ( 28 ). 14. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 10 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are arranged in a common axial plane, the vibration damper ( 19 ) is provided axially directly next to the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ), and the vibration damper ( 19 ) is radially at the level of a radially internal torsional vibration damper ( 17 ) of the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ). 15. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 14 , wherein the two torsional vibration dampers ( 17 , 18 ) are combined to form one double-row, dual-mass flywheel ( 28 ). 16. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 10 , further comprising a stationary shell ( 33 ), wherein the damper unit ( 27 ) or the vibration damper ( 19 ) are radially enclosed, at least in a vertically lower area, by the stationary shell ( 33 ). 17. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 10 , further comprising a hollow shaft ( 15 ), a further shaft ( 16 ) and a sealing plate ( 31 ), wherein: the hollow shaft ( 15 ) is provided on the input side ( 14 ); the further shaft ( 16 ) is inserted into and rotationally fixed to the hollow shaft ( 15 ); a connection to the damper unit ( 27 ) and the vibration damper ( 19 ) is established via the further shaft ( 16 ); and the sealing plate ( 31 ) is mounted on the hollow shaft ( 15 ), the sealing plate ( 31 ) separating the wet space ( 30 ) from a dry space ( 32 ) of the housing ( 6 ). 18. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 17 , wherein the hollow shaft ( 15 ) and the further shaft ( 16 ) are connected via a driving toothing with an interference fit. 19. The hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 17 , wherein the hollow shaft ( 15 ), the further shaft ( 16 ), the damper unit ( 27 ), the vibration damper ( 19 ), and the sealing plate ( 31 ) form a preassembled unit. 20. A motor vehicle transmission ( 4 ), comprising the hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 10 . 21. A motor vehicle drive train ( 1 ), comprising the hybrid drive module ( 3 ) of claim 10 .

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  • Combinations of dampers, e.g. with multiple plates, multiple spring sets, i.e. complex configurations · CPC title

  • characterised by the assembly or relative disposition of components · CPC title

  • Masses mounted with play with respect to driving means thus enabling free movement over a limited range · CPC title

  • Hybrid vehicles · CPC title

  • Combinations of dampers, e.g. with multiple plates, multiple spring sets, i.e. complex configurations · CPC title

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What does patent US10823254B2 cover?
A torsional vibration damping system ( 7 ) for a motor vehicle drive train ( 1 ) has an input side ( 14 ) and an output side ( 26 ) connected via a damper unit ( 27 ). The damper unit ( 27 ) includes two torsional vibration dampers ( 17, 18 ) and a vibration damper ( 19 ). The damper unit ( 27 ) are configured for placement in a wet space ( 30 ) of a housing ( 6 ).
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F16F15/12353. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 03 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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We list 7 related publications on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).