Method for adaptung of starting units to drive systems with differing boundary conditions, in particular for differing prime movers

摘要

The unit has a hydrodynamic coupling (3) as starter element (2) and an engaging/disengaging coupling (7). Both couplings are positioned parallel to each other in two power branches (8,9), and are operated singly or together. The device has elements to generate a contact pressure to realize a friction connection between first and second coupling elements (10,11). The hydrodynamic coupling has a pump wheel (4) and a turbine wheel (5), forming a torus-shaped working chamber (6).