摘要 |
A parallel, torque additive torsional compensating device for an internal combustion engine is provided. The torsional compensating device comprises a first gear in driving engagement with the output of the engine, a first Cardan joint assembly in driving engagement with the first gear, an intermediate shaft in driving engagement with the first joint assembly, a second joint assembly in driving engagement with the intermediate shaft, a clutching device in driving engagement with the second joint assembly, a torsional element oriented substantially parallel to the output of the engine in driving engagement with the clutching device, and a second gear in driving engagement with the torsional element and the output of the engine. An angular deviation of the first Cardan joint assembly causes a cyclical acceleration of the torsional element, applying a torque to the output of the internal combustion engine through the second gear and the second engagement portion. |