ACCESSORY DEVICES DRIVE SYSTEM

摘要

An accessories drive system, including: a clutch assembly with a drive shaft; and at least one accessory device connected to the drive shaft. In a first position for the clutch assembly: the clutch assembly is arranged to transmit first torque from an output shaft for a transmission to the drive shaft to drive the at least one accessory device and rotation of the drive shaft is isolated from rotation of a launch device for the vehicle. In a second position for the clutch assembly: the clutch assembly is arranged to transmit second torque from the launch device to the drive shaft to drive the at least one accessory device and the rotation of the drive shaft is isolated from rotation of the output shaft for the transmission.

主权项

1. An accessories drive system for a vehicle, comprising:
a clutch assembly including a drive shaft; and, at least one accessory device connected to the drive shaft, wherein:
in a first position for the clutch assembly:
the clutch assembly is arranged to transmit first torque from a shaft for a transmission to the drive shaft to drive the at least one accessory device; and,rotation of the drive shaft is isolated from rotation of a crankshaft for the vehicle; and,in a second position for the clutch assembly:
the clutch assembly is arranged to transmit second torque from the crankshaft to the drive shaft to drive the at least one accessory device; and,the rotation of the drive shaft is isolated from rotation of the shaft for the transmission.