William F Baty

US Patent:

20110100776, May 5, 2011

Filed:

Jun 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/813273

Inventors:

Patrick R. Wilson - Prescott AZ, US
Kevin C. Payne - Prescott Valley AZ, US
William F. Baty - Prescott Valley AZ, US

International Classification:

F16D 13/38
F16D 13/22
F16D 11/14
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

192 663, 29469

Abstract:

A friction clutch system mechanically couples a power source to a driven system of a vehicle while reducing the rotational inertia of the clutch system and yet still providing torsional damping within the system. In one embodiment, the friction clutch system includes a first friction disc assembly directly engaged with a second friction disc assembly. The first disc assembly may include protuberances that extend axially from a hub assembly, which in turn may include damping springs and an internal splined region for coupling to a splined, driven shaft. The second friction disc assembly includes openings, which may take the form of radial slots, configured to engageably receive the protuberances. The first disc assembly may be positioned adjacent to a pressure plate assembly or a flywheel. A floater plate may be located between the first and second friction disc assemblies.

US Patent:

20110132714, Jun 9, 2011

Filed:

Feb 16, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/028965

Inventors:

Patrick R. Wilson - Dewey AZ, US
Kevin C. Payne - Prescott Valley AZ, US
William F. Baty - Prescott Valley AZ, US

Assignee:

TNMJ Caliber, LLC - Prescott AZ

International Classification:

F16D 13/40
B23P 11/00

US Classification:

192 663, 192 661, 29428

Abstract:

A friction clutch system mechanically couples a power source to a driven system of a vehicle to reduce the rotational inertia of the clutch system, provide torsional damping within the system, and minimize vibration (e.g., rattling) between a floater and a flywheel. In one embodiment, the friction clutch system includes a first friction disc assembly directly engaged with a second friction disc assembly. The first disc assembly may include protuberances that extend axially from a hub assembly, which in turn may include damping springs and an internal splined region for coupling to a splined, driven shaft. The second friction disc assembly includes openings, which may take the form of radial slots, configured to engageably receive the protuberances. The first disc assembly may be positioned adjacent to a pressure plate assembly or a flywheel. A floater plate may be located between the first and second friction disc assemblies.

US Patent:

20140138202, May 22, 2014

Filed:

Aug 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/966188

Inventors:

Patrick R. Wilson - Dewey AZ, US
Kevin C. Payne - Prescott Valley AZ, US
William F. Baty - Prescott Valley AZ, US

International Classification:

F16D 13/58

US Classification:

192 7017, 192 30 V

Abstract:

A friction clutch system mechanically couples a power source to a driven system of a vehicle to reduce the rotational inertia of the clutch system, provide torsional damping within the system, and minimize vibration (e.g., rattling) between a floater and a flywheel. For example, a damping assembly secured to the floater may engage a locator pin secured to the flywheel and thereby reduce vibration. The friction clutch system may include a first friction disc assembly directly engaged with a second friction disc assembly. The first disc assembly may include protuberances that extend axially from a hub assembly, which in turn may include damping springs and an internal splined region for coupling to a splined, driven shaft. The second friction disc assembly includes openings, which may take the form of radial slots, configured to engageably receive the protuberances.