DRY-CLUTCH TRANSMISSION WITH COOLING TECHNIQUES

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a dry-clutch transmission having various cooling techniques. Some techniques include forming different structural features on transmission components so as to create an organized air flow. The disclosed techniques are applicable to both opened and closed transmission housings.

主权项

1. A method of cooling a vehicle powertrain, comprising:
providing a dry-clutch assembly having a drive plate having a first conduit configured to pull air towards a center axis of a transmission and a second conduit configured to exhaust air away from the center axis; pumping air through the transmission by rotating the drive plate.