Multiple-clutch assembly

摘要

A multiple-clutch assembly includes a housing and a first clutch having a first drive member rotatably supported within the housing on a drive hub and a first driven member rotatably supported within the housing on a first driven shaft. A first clutch pack is interposed between the first drive and driven members and operable to selectively connect and disconnect the first drive and driven members for transferring and interrupting torque between the first drive and driven members. A second clutch is supported within the housing coaxial with respect to the first clutch and includes a second drive member rotatably supported within the housing on the drive hub and a second driven member rotatably supported within the housing on a second driven shaft. The first and second driven shafts are disposed concentrically relative to one another. A second clutch pack is interposed between the second drive and driven members and operable to selectively connect and disconnect the second drive and driven members for transferring and interrupting torque between the second drive and driven members. A torsional damper is connected between a source of power and the drive hub, thereby dampening torsional vibrations between the source of power and the first and second clutches.