阅读说明：本技术 混合动力模块 (Hybrid module ) 是由 迪尔克·赖姆尼茨 于 2018-07-16 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种用于机动车的动力传动系的混合动力模块,其包括：电机(6)；离合器设备(9)以及分离离合器(35),其中所述分离离合器(35)一方面与双质量飞轮(36)耦联而另一方面与中间轴(33)耦联并且具有可置于摩擦配合的组,所述组包括压板(42)、反压板(40)以及至少一个中间板(41)和接合在它们之间的离合器盘(43、44),其中所述压板(42)、所述中间板(41)和所述离合器盘(43、44)可轴向运动,其中所述压板(42)、所述中间板(41)和所述反压板(40)与外摩擦片承载件(38)连接,其中所述反压板(40)与所述外摩擦片承载件(38)牢固地连接,而所述中间板(41)和所述压板(42)经由齿部接合抗扭地,但是轴向可运动地在所述外摩擦片承载件(38)上引导,其中所述外摩擦片承载件(38)经由齿部接合与所述双质量飞轮(36)耦联。(A hybrid module for a powertrain of a motor vehicle, comprising: a motor (6); a clutch device (9) and a separating clutch (35), wherein the separating clutch (35) is coupled on the one hand to a dual mass flywheel (36) and on the other hand to an intermediate shaft (33) and has a set that can be brought into frictional engagement and that comprises a pressure plate (42), a counter plate (40) and at least one intermediate plate (41) and clutch discs (43, 44) engaged between them, wherein the pressure plate (42), the intermediate plate (41) and the clutch discs (43, 44) are axially movable, wherein the pressure plate (42), the intermediate plate (41) and the counter plate (40) are connected to an outer friction plate carrier (38), wherein the counter plate (40) is firmly connected to the outer friction plate carrier (38), and the intermediate plate (41) and the pressure plate (42) are guided on the outer friction plate carrier (38) in a rotationally fixed but axially movable manner via a toothed engagement, wherein the outer friction lining carrier (38) is coupled to the dual mass flywheel (36) via a toothed engagement.)

1. A hybrid module for a powertrain of a motor vehicle, comprising: a motor (6); a clutch device (9) and a separating clutch (35), wherein the separating clutch (35) is coupled on the one hand to a dual mass flywheel (36) and on the other hand to an intermediate shaft (33) and has a set that can be brought into a frictional fit, which set comprises a pressure plate (42), a counter plate (40) and at least one intermediate plate (41) and clutch discs (43, 44) engaged between them, wherein the pressure plate (42), the intermediate plate (41) and the clutch discs (43, 44) are axially movable, characterized in that the pressure plate (42), the intermediate plate (41) and the counter plate (40) are connected to an outer friction plate carrier (38), wherein the counter plate (40) is firmly connected to the outer friction plate carrier (38), and the intermediate plate (41) and the pressure plate (42) are rotationally fixed via a toothed engagement, but is guided axially movably on the outer friction lining carrier (38), wherein the outer friction lining carrier (38) is coupled to the dual mass flywheel (36) via a toothed engagement.

2. Hybrid module according to claim 1, characterized in that the counter plate (40) is fixed on the outer friction plate carrier (38) via a fixing element or one or more welded connections.

3. Hybrid module according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the outer friction plate carrier (38) has an annular axial flange (41) which is deformed to constitute axially extending inner teeth, wherein the inner teeth form part of an engagement with the teeth of the pressure plate (42) and the intermediate plate (41).

4. Hybrid module according to claim 3, characterized in that the outer friction plate carrier (38) is additionally deformed to constitute axially extending outer teeth, wherein the outer teeth form part of an engagement with the teeth of the dual mass flywheel (36).

5. A hybrid module according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an outer toothing is formed on the outer friction plate carrier (38) separately from the inner toothing, which outer toothing forms part of an engagement with the toothing of the dual mass flywheel (36).

6. Hybrid module according to claim 4 or 5, characterised in that the dual mass flywheel (36) has a radially inwardly extending flange (52) on which inner teeth (53) are provided which engage into outer teeth provided on the outer friction lining carrier (38).

7. Hybrid module according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or more spring elements (51) are provided between the pressure plate (42) and the intermediate plate (41) and between the intermediate plate (41) and the counter-pressure plate (40), respectively.

8. Hybrid module according to claim 7, characterized in that the spring element (51) is a helical spring which is inserted into an internal toothing formed on the outer disk carrier (38).

9. Hybrid module according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that one or more spring elements (69) are provided which pretension the toothing engagement between the outer friction plate carrier (38) and the dual mass flywheel (36) in the circumferential direction.

10. Hybrid module according to claim 9, characterized in that at least one tensioning element (70) is provided which engages between an outer toothing of the outer friction plate carrier (38) and an inner toothing of the dual mass flywheel (36), wherein the one or more spring elements (69) are provided between the tensioning element (70) and the outer friction plate carrier (38).

Technical Field

The invention relates to a hybrid module for a drive train of a motor vehicle, comprising an electric machine, a clutch device and a separating clutch, wherein the separating clutch is coupled on the one hand to a dual mass flywheel and on the other hand to an intermediate shaft and has a set that can be brought into a friction fit, said set comprising a pressure plate, a counter plate and at least one intermediate plate and a clutch disk engaged therebetween, wherein the pressure plate, the intermediate plate and the clutch disk are axially movable.

Background

Such hybrid modules installed in the drive train of a motor vehicle are known for: the electric motor is operated either solely via the internal combustion engine, which can be switched on by the hybrid module, or via the electric machine, i.e., the electric motor, or via both, or via the electric machine, if necessary, in order to recharge the battery during driving of the motor vehicle or in the parking mode, for which purpose the electric machine is then operated in the generator operating mode in a manner driven via the internal combustion engine.

In other words, hybrid modules allow an internal combustion engine, i.e. a fuel machine, an electric machine or both, to be selectively connected to the drive train in a torque-transmitting manner, for which various clutches are provided. The hybrid module itself is coupled to the internal combustion engine on one side, a dual-mass flywheel being provided on this side, i.e. a flywheel, after which the separating clutch follows. When the separating clutch is closed, the torque generated by the internal combustion engine can be transmitted to an intermediate shaft coupled to the separating clutch, which is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the rotor of the electric machine. The rotor of the electric machine is in turn connected via a clutch device, which can be a dry or wet single clutch or a double or multiple clutch, to one or more driven shafts which lead to a transmission. The internal combustion engine can therefore be switched on via the separating clutch, and: whether and what torque is transmitted between the internal combustion engine and the electric machine or its rotor. This torque can then be transmitted to one or more driven shafts via the rotor and the downstream connected clutch device. The torque generated on the part of the internal combustion engine can be transmitted in both directions. The internal combustion engine transmits torque to the electric machine, for example, when driving in an internal combustion engine-driven manner and/or when charging a battery, and the electric machine transmits torque to the internal combustion engine, for example, to start the internal combustion engine or to use an engine brake function.

Between the rotor of the electric machine and the transmission, the torque is transmitted as described via a single clutch, a double clutch or a multiple clutch. If the vehicle is running purely electrically, the separating clutch is opened and the internal combustion engine is not switched on. The electric motor is operated, and torque generated on the rotor side is transmitted to the driven shaft via the clutch device.

The simultaneous operation of the two drive units is also conceivable, i.e. both the internal combustion engine and the electric machine are connected via a respective clutch, the torque generated on the electric machine side being superimposed on the torque generated on the engine side.

Such hybrid modules are usually designed as so-called P2 hybrid modules, which are composed of a dry disconnect clutch, a wet dual clutch, a corresponding clutch actuation system for opening and closing the corresponding clutch, and an electric machine, wherein the individual components are designed and arranged as compactly as possible. Thus, for example, a double clutch is integrated into the rotor, so that an axially short module results. Despite the small available installation space, the separating clutch, generally designated as K0, and the dual clutch with its individual partial clutches, generally designated as K1 and K2, can be two clutch assemblies which also act individually, and which can be actuated independently of one another. In general, the complete integration of the separating clutch into the double clutch is dispensed with, although there are structural space advantages that can be achieved thereby in order to be able to use the separating clutch and the double clutch separately or at least also for other applications the main components of the clutches. For safety reasons, the clutch is a self-opening clutch.

In order to fit all components in the available installation space, the individual clutches must be of radially compact design. All three clutches are therefore realized in a multi-plate or friction-plate configuration comprising a large number of individual plates or plates, whereby for each clutch at least four, usually a plurality of friction surfaces are generated which can be pressed together by the force of the actuating systems respectively connected to the clutches. These actuation systems are usually accommodated in the interior of the hybrid module housing and are essentially formed only by the actuation or support bearings and the cylinder-piston assembly, which is actuated by the pressure medium supplied by the assembly located outside the hybrid module housing. For this purpose, the piston is moved into the cylinder so as to exert a force which can be transmitted to the clutch via the actuating or support bearing. All three actuation systems can be actuated independently of one another, so that the three clutches can also be actuated independently of one another. Hydraulic oil or brake fluid is often used as the pressure medium, however pneumatic operation is also conceivable.

The clutch of the hybrid module can be operated wet or dry. Wet means that the friction surfaces of the clutch are affected by the liquid through liquid cooling and/or friction ratio. This requires a corresponding sealing of the corresponding space in which the clutch is arranged. It is conceivable, for example, for the separating clutch to be designed dry, while the clutch device, i.e. for example the double clutch, is designed wet, and the two spaces are separated from one another by way of a respective intermediate wall and a suitable seal. The reverse configuration is also contemplated.

Disclosure of Invention

There are always the following needs: the invention is based on the object of providing a more compact hybrid module than the known hybrid modules.

In order to solve this problem, according to the invention in a hybrid module of the type mentioned at the outset, it is proposed that the pressure plate, the intermediate plate and the counter-pressure plate are connected to the outer disk carrier, wherein the counter-pressure plate is firmly connected to the outer disk carrier, while the intermediate plate and the pressure plate are rotationally fixed at the outer disk carrier via a toothed engagement, but are axially movably guided, wherein the outer disk carrier is coupled to the dual-mass flywheel via a toothed engagement.

According to the invention, the pressure plate, the intermediate plate and the counter-pressure plate are connected to an outer friction lining carrier, which is actuated via a hydraulic or pneumatic actuating system and is moved axially in order to press the groups together, and which is firmly connected to the counter-pressure plate, which can be achieved, for example, via fastening elements such as rivets or screws or one or more welded connections. The counter plate, which is axially fixed and is usually mounted in rotation on the intermediate shaft via rolling bearings, therefore does not move axially when the pack is pressed together, while the pressure plate, the intermediate plate and the clutch disk, which is engaged between the pressure plate, the intermediate plate and the counter plate and is coupled to the intermediate shaft for torque transmission, move axially along the outer friction lining carrier. In order to bring about a rotationally fixed coupling between the pressure plate and the intermediate plate and the outer disk carrier, the intermediate plate and the counter plate are coupled to the outer disk carrier in a rotationally fixed manner via a corresponding toothing system, i.e. the counter plate, the intermediate plate and the pressure plate rotate when a torque is introduced into the outer disk carrier, wherein the outer disk carrier is actively rotated via the internal combustion engine and the dual mass flywheel and the torque is introduced into the outer disk carrier. If the entire group is pressed together, the introduced torque is transmitted via the clutch disk to the intermediate shaft and from the latter to the rotor of the electric machine and via the clutch device to the transmission.

In order to introduce a torque into the outer disk carrier, the latter is coupled to the dual mass flywheel via a toothed engagement, i.e. teeth meshing with one another are also provided here, in order to transmit the rotation of the dual mass flywheel to the outer disk carrier.

The mounting interface is located according to the invention between the dual mass flywheel and the outer friction lining carrier, so that a separator clutch with outer friction lining carrier, plates and clutch discs etc. can be configured and mounted as a single compact constructional unit. During the assembly process, it is only necessary to introduce the corresponding internal toothing of the dual-mass flywheel into the external toothing of the outer disk carrier in order to produce a torque-transmitting coupling. Overall, this results in a very compact but easy to install arrangement.

As described, according to the invention, the counterplate is fixed to the outer friction lining carrier, which can be achieved by a fixing element, preferably a riveted connection or a corresponding welded connection. For this purpose, the outer friction lining carrier is preferably L-shaped in cross section and has a corresponding radial, inwardly extending flange section, by means of which it overlaps the counter plate, so that it can be fixed on the outside of the counter plate.

The outer friction lining carrier preferably has an annular axial flange which is deformed to form axially extending inner teeth, wherein the inner teeth form part of the engagement with the teeth of the pressure plate and of the intermediate plate. The pressure plate and the intermediate plate have corresponding external toothing, by means of which they engage in axial internal toothing of the outer friction lining carrier. As a result, on the one hand, a rotationally fixed coupling is achieved and, on the other hand, when the plate pack or the disc packs, i.e. usually the friction plate packs, are to be pressed together, the longitudinal toothing also permits an axial movement of the plates and naturally also of the clutch discs which are likewise externally toothed.

In order to achieve a simple toothing connection also with the dual mass flywheel, a development of the invention provides that the outer disk carrier additionally is deformed to form an axially extending outer toothing, wherein the outer toothing forms part of an engagement with the toothing of the dual mass flywheel. In other words, the outer disk carrier has a meandering toothing arrangement in the axial flange, as viewed from the end face of the can-shaped or annular outer disk carrier, so that the arrangement forms both inner and outer toothing, i.e. an axially extending outer toothing is also provided. In this case, the dual mass flywheel can be engaged by means of the corresponding internal toothing into the external toothing, whereby a reliable torque-transmitting composite is provided, which is, however, releasable for disassembly purposes.

As an alternative to the formation of the combined inner and outer toothing or when, due to the arrangement geometry, the dual-mass flywheel cannot be arranged in the region of the outer toothing, it is conceivable to form the outer toothing on the outer disk carrier separately from the inner toothing, which forms part of the toothing engagement with the dual-mass flywheel. In this case, for example, a radial flange is provided on the end of the outer disk carrier adjacent to the dual mass flywheel, said radial flange having a corresponding outer toothing, with which the inner toothing of the dual mass flywheel meshes.

In order to form the internal toothing on the dual mass flywheel, it is expedient if the dual mass flywheel has a radially inwardly extending flange on which the internal toothing is provided. This is achieved: the disconnect clutch is at least partially integrated into the dual mass flywheel. It is possible to provide the inwardly extending radial flange of the dual-mass flywheel in the region of the center of the flywheel, viewed axially, and to integrate the separating clutch into the dual-mass flywheel in each case in sections, which additionally results in a high degree of compactness.

In order to open the clutch again and to separate or vent the group elements from one another after the clutch or the friction plate pack has been closed beforehand, it is expedient if one or more spring elements are provided between the pressure plate and the intermediate plate and between the intermediate plate and the counter-pressure plate, respectively, which spring elements are compressed when the clutch elements are pressed together axially. When the load is relieved on the part of the actuating system, the spring element can again separate the plate and the clutch disk from one another, i.e. open or ventilate the clutch. In this case, either the individual spring elements are embodied, for example, in the form of helical springs, which are arranged, for example, equidistantly distributed around the circumference. However, it is also conceivable to couple a plurality of spring elements to a common spring set, which is integrated.

The spring element is preferably a helical spring which is inserted into an internal toothing formed on the outer disk carrier. This results, on the one hand, in a secure holding and fixing of the spring element or the helical spring and, on the other hand, also in a secure coupling of the spring with the participating coupling part after the participating coupling part has likewise engaged into the internal toothing as described.

Furthermore, it is conceivable to provide one or more spring elements which bias the toothed engagement between the outer disk carrier and the dual mass flywheel in the circumferential direction. As described, the internal toothing of the dual mass flywheel is introduced into the external toothing of the outer disk carrier. This tooth engagement is not completely clearance free. In order to avoid undesirable rattling noises in the plug connection, the toothed engagement can be prestressed in the circumferential direction, for which purpose one or more spring elements are provided. These spring elements are, for example, tangentially acting spring elements, preferably again in the form of helical springs, that is to say they finally move the dual mass flywheel and the outer friction disk carrier relative to one another in the circumferential direction.

For this purpose, at least one tensioning element can be provided which engages between the outer toothing of the outer disk carrier and the inner toothing of the dual mass flywheel, wherein one or more spring elements are provided between the tensioning element and the outer disk carrier. The tensioning elements, which are preferably designed as annular tensioning elements, engage between the respective toothing via the respective axial fingers or segments, for example, in this case they bear against the inner toothing of the dual mass flywheel. The spring element is supported on the one hand on the tensioning element and on the other hand on the outer disk carrier, so that the tensioning element is tensioned against the internal toothing and the internal toothing finally bears against the external toothing of the outer disk carrier in the circumferential direction. Instead of a single annular tensioning element with a correspondingly large number of fingers or segments engaging between the teeth, it is also conceivable to integrate a plurality of individual tensioning elements together.

Drawings

The invention is elucidated below with reference to the drawings according to embodiments. The figures are schematic and show:

figure 1 shows a schematic view of a hybrid module of a first embodiment,

figure 2 shows a schematic view of a hybrid module of a second embodiment,

figure 3 shows a schematic view of a hybrid module of a third embodiment,

figure 4 shows a schematic view of a hybrid module of a fourth embodiment,

fig. 5 shows a principle view of a hybrid module of the fifth embodiment, and

fig. 6 shows a principle view of a hybrid module of a sixth embodiment.

Detailed Description

Fig. 1 shows a mixing module 1, which comprises a housing 2, which is only schematically shown here, in which a wet chamber 3 is provided, which wet chamber 3 is separated from a dry chamber 5 via a separating wall 4, wherein the intermediate wall 4 is naturally correspondingly closed or sealed with respect to the housing 3. In the dry chamber 3 there is an electric machine 6 with a stator 7 and a rotor 8, and a clutch device 9 comprising a first sub-clutch 10, generally referred to as K1, and a second sub-clutch 11, generally referred to as K2. The two partial clutches 10, 11 have a common outer friction lining carrier 12, which is firmly connected to the rotor 8. On the outer friction plate carrier 12, the first and second friction plates 13, 14 are guided axially movably via a respective toothing, for which purpose the outer friction plate carrier 12 has an inner toothing, while the friction plates 13, 14 have an outer toothing. Between the friction plates 13, 14, which may also be referred to as outer friction plates, further friction plates 15, 16, which may also be referred to as inner friction plates, are joined. The first inner friction lining 15 is guided axially movably on an inner friction lining carrier 17, which has an outer toothing, by means of which the inner friction lining 15 engages. The second inner friction disk 16 is engaged by corresponding internal toothing into the external toothing of the second inner friction disk carrier 18 and is also guided axially movably there. The first inner friction plate carrier 17 is connected via a hub 19 to a first output shaft 20 which leads to the transmission, and the second inner friction plate carrier 18 is connected via a hub 21 to a second output shaft 22 which likewise leads to the transmission.

For actuating the partial clutches 10, 11, separate actuating systems 23, 24 are provided, each having a pressure tank 25, 26, which is mounted in a rotating manner via a respective bearing 27, 28 relative to a stationary piston- cylinder arrangement 29, 30. Via the piston- cylinder arrangements 29, 30, the respective pressure tank 25, 26 can be moved axially. The pressure tank presses the respective plate pack, which is composed of the outer and inner plates 13, 15 or 14, 16, against the respective support 31, 32, thereby closing the respective plate pack. When the disk pack is closed, a friction fit is formed in each partial clutch 10, 11, so that the torque applied to the outer friction disk carrier 12 can be transmitted to the respective inner friction disk carrier 17, 18 and from there to the respective output shaft 20, 22.

In other words, the example shown in fig. 1, which applies correspondingly to all the examples described below, is a double clutch, which is integrated into the electric machine 6.

The outer friction lining carrier 12 is firmly connected to an intermediate shaft 33, which is mounted in a rotationally fixed manner via a bearing 34 with respect to the intermediate wall 4 or the housing arrangement in general. The intermediate wall 4 is sealed towards the intermediate shaft 33 via respective sealing elements 34. A separating clutch 35 is coupled to the intermediate shaft 33, which in turn is coupled to a dual-mass flywheel 36, which dual-mass flywheel 36 is itself connected to a crankshaft flange 37.

The coupling shaft flange 37 is itself connected to the internal combustion engine, i.e. is driven by said internal combustion engine. The separating clutch 35, which can also be referred to as the K0 clutch, is used to couple the internal combustion engine as required in order to transmit the torque provided by the internal combustion engine via the intermediate shaft 33 to the rotor 8 and thus to the outer disk carrier 12, so that said torque can optionally be transmitted via the first or second partial clutch 10, 11 to the respectively coupled output shafts 20, 22.

The separator clutch 35 has an outer friction lining carrier 38 with axially extending inner teeth. The internal tooth portions also form external tooth portions that also extend in the axial direction. The combined inner and outer toothing is shown by the dashed line sections 39.

Furthermore, the separating clutch 35 comprises a counter plate 40 which, viewed in the axial direction, is stationary and is firmly connected to the outer friction lining carrier 38 with the corresponding radial flange 73 in this region. This can be achieved, for example, by riveting or welding.

An intermediate plate 41 and a pressure plate 42 are also provided, which engage via corresponding external toothing into the internal toothing of the outer friction plate carrier 38 and are guided via this in a rotationally fixed but axially movable manner. Clutch discs 43, 44 are engaged between the counter plate 40 and the intermediate plate 41 or between the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42, respectively, which clutch discs are both connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the intermediate shaft 33 via a respective hub 45. The clutch disk 43 is connected to the hub 45 via a curved connecting flange 46, and the clutch disk 44 is connected to the connecting flange 46 via a driving disk 47. Since the clutch disks 43, 44 must be movable in the axial direction, the hub 45 is guided axially movably on the intermediate shaft 33, which is externally toothed, and the hub 45 is connected to the intermediate shaft in a rotationally fixed manner via corresponding internal teeth.

The pressure plate 42 is rotatably supported relative to the intermediate wall 4 via bearings 48. The bearing 48 is in turn part of a steering system 49 which also comprises a piston-cylinder unit 50, which piston-cylinder unit 50, as well as other piston-cylinder units already described, can be actuated hydraulically or pneumatically. Via the movable piston, the bearing 48 can be moved axially and the pressure plate 42 can be moved together with it, so that it is moved axially and thereby carries the clutch disks 43, 44 or the intermediate plate 41 axially, so that the set of friction plates forms a friction fit. This displacement takes place against the restoring force of a plurality of spring elements 51 which are arranged between the counter plate 40 and the intermediate plate 41 or between the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 in the region of the inner toothing of the outer friction lining carrier 38. A plurality of individual spring elements 51 can be positioned distributed around the respective circumference, as can the respective spring groups coupled in a ring shape.

For coupling the dual mass flywheel 36, it has a radial flange 52, which radial flange 52 has internal teeth 53, which mesh with the external teeth of the outer disk carrier 38, i.e. engage in the latter. As a result, the torque transmitted from the internal combustion engine via the coupling flange 37 to the dual mass flywheel 36 can be transmitted from the dual mass flywheel 36 to the outer disk carrier 38 and via the outer disk carrier or the separator clutch 35 itself to the intermediate shaft 33 and from there via the double clutch to the respective output shafts 20, 22. The central component is the separating clutch 35 and its coupling to the dual-mass flywheel. The clutch discs 43, 44 can each be clamped with a friction fit between their adjacent components, i.e. between the respective plates 40, 41, 42, for torque transmission when the operating system 49 is actuated. The two clutch disks 43, 44 are axially displaceable but rotationally fixed in connection with the intermediate shaft 33. An axially fixed counter pressure plate 40, an axially displaceably limited intermediate plate 41 and an axially displaceably limited pressure plate 42 are connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the dual mass flywheel 36. To close the disconnect clutch 35 and transmit torque, an operating system 49 connected to the disconnect clutch 35 pushes the pressure plate 42 toward the first clutch discs 44. The first clutch disk 44 then rests on the intermediate plate 41, so that the pressure plate 42, the clutch disk 44 and the intermediate plate 41 then move axially until the intermediate plate 41 strikes the other clutch disk 43 and presses it against the axially fixed counter-pressure plate 40. The stronger the force applied by the operating system 49 to the disconnect clutch 35, the stronger the friction surfaces between the plates or discs are pressed together and the greater the torque transmittable in the disconnect clutch.

In order not to transmit the actuating force to the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, the counter bearing plate 40 is supported on the intermediate shaft 33 via a bearing 54. The bearing 54 guides the axial actuating force into the intermediate shaft 33, but also ensures centering, support and positioning of the separating clutch 35. The bearing 54 is expediently designed as an angular contact ball bearing or as a deep groove ball bearing. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the bearing 54 is pressed into a bearing seat 55 formed on the counter plate 40, said bearing seat 55 ensuring a form fit in the radial and axial direction. If the separating clutch 35 is mounted on the intermediate shaft 33, the bearing 54 is pushed onto the intermediate shaft 33 and is subsequently prevented from an unintentional axial displacement. In the embodiment shown, this is achieved by means of a shaft snap ring 56 which is inserted into a corresponding groove on the intermediate shaft 33. Alternatively, other components can also be used between the counter-pressure plate 40 and the bearing 54 and/or between the bearing 54 and the intermediate shaft 33. In order to increase the load capacity of the bearing 54 supporting the separating clutch 35 on the intermediate shaft 33, it can be expedient to select a bearing diameter which is significantly larger than the diameter of the intermediate shaft 33. It is then particularly expedient to provide, between the bearing 54 and the intermediate shaft 33, a component, for example in the form of a sleeve, which compensates for the radial spacing between these two components and ensures axial and radial force transmission and positioning.

The counter plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 (of which naturally also a plurality can be provided, which then results in that a plurality of clutch discs are also provided) and the pressure plate 42 are connected to one another via the outer friction plate carrier 38. The outer friction lining carrier is firmly connected to the counterplate 40 as described, for example by welding or riveting. The intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 are axially movable relative to the outer friction lining carrier 38, but are held in a positive-locking manner in the radial and circumferential directions by said outer friction lining carrier. Thus, the outer friction plate carrier 38 ensures that the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 remain within their desired range of motion. Additionally, the outer friction lining carrier ensures a torque transmission between the pressure plate 42, the intermediate plate 41, the counter plate 40 and the dual mass flywheel 36. As described, the outer disk carrier is expediently provided with the tooth profiles of the combined inner and outer toothing described, which tooth profiles extend in the axial direction and repeat in the circumferential direction. In the exemplary embodiment described, the pressure plate 42, the intermediate plate 41 and, if appropriate, the counter-pressure plate 40 and the radial flange 52 of the dual mass flywheel each engage with their own tooth profile into said tooth profile.

In order to assist the safe opening of the separating clutch 35 after the load has been relieved on the part of the actuating system 49, in the exemplary embodiment spring elements 51, in this case helical compression springs, are arranged between the counter plate 40 and the intermediate plate 41 and between the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42. When the pressure of the pressure medium in the piston-cylinder units 50 drops to a sufficient extent, these spring elements 51 press the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 back into their open position. Here, the spring element 51 also pushes the piston of the piston-cylinder unit 50 back into its starting position again. The separating clutch 35 can be equipped with a circumferential spring element 51 or a plurality of spring elements 51 arranged around the circumference, wherein these spring elements 51 are held in position again by the associated plates and/or friction lining carrier 38.

For mounting the internal combustion engine and the transmission, a mounting interface is present between the two assemblies, in particular between the dual mass flywheel 36 and the separating clutch 35. The dual-mass flywheel 36 is screwed to the crankshaft flange 37 and is thus part of the internal combustion engine for the installation process. The separating clutch 35 is fixed to the intermediate shaft 33, which is supported on the support wall 4 of the housing 2. Thus, the disconnect clutch 35 is part of the transmission for the installation process. During assembly, when the internal combustion engine and the transmission are pushed together, the plug connection comprising the teeth 53 of the dual mass flywheel 36 and the external teeth of the outer disk carrier 38 of the separator clutch 35 is also connected together. After installation, torque is transmitted between the dual mass flywheel 36 and the clutch 35 via the tooth profile or the differently designed axially splittable connection geometry. In order to keep the space requirement of this plug connection or tooth-mesh connection as small as possible, in the exemplary embodiment shown, the radial flange 52 is provided with an internal toothing which engages in the toothed outer contour, i.e. in the external toothing of the friction lining carrier 38, wherein, as shown in fig. 1, the partial clutch 35 is pushed at least partially into the dual mass flywheel 36 for this purpose. In order to avoid undesirable rattling noises in such a plug-in or tooth-mesh connection between the dual mass flywheel 36 and the separating clutch 35, the plug-in or tooth-mesh connection can be prestressed in the circumferential direction. This pretensioning feasibility will be described next with reference to fig. 4. In principle, a tensioning element that can be rotated relative to the friction lining carrier 38 can be used for this purpose, which engages radially on the outside in the region of the plug-in or tooth-mesh connection and is tensioned in the circumferential direction by tangentially acting springs. The teeth 53 of the radial flange 52 can thus be clamped between the flanks of the outer teeth of the outer friction lining carrier 38, against which the teeth of the teeth 53 bear in one circumferential direction, and the fingers or projections of the tensioning element engaging in this region, and the flange teeth 53 are pressed against the abovementioned flanks of the outer friction lining carrier 38. The toothing 53 of the radial flange 52 is pushed between or into the mating profiles of the outer friction lining carrier 38 and the tensioning member during the installation of the internal combustion engine and the transmission.

The two clutch disks 43, 44 of the separating clutch 35 are displaceable in a limited manner in the axial direction relative to one another, i.e. relative to the intermediate shaft 33, as described. But they are non-rotatable with respect to each other and also with respect to the intermediate shaft 33. In the example according to fig. 1, the clutch disk 43 is fixed to the externally toothed intermediate shaft 33 by means of an internally toothed hub 45. The other clutch disk 44 is connected to the clutch disk 43 or the connecting flange 46 by means of an internal toothing or by means of inwardly projecting lugs which have a tooth profile or a lug-like connecting profile.

Fig. 2 to 6, which are described below, represent the basic design of the hybrid module, which relates on the one hand to the integration of the electric machine 6 and the integration, design and function of the clutch device 9 and the corresponding coupling of the dual mass flywheel 36 to the internal combustion engine, etc., as described above for fig. 1, so that reference is made to the above description. However, the differences are the design and mode of action of the respective separating clutch 35 and its coupling to the dual mass flywheel 36. For this reason, only this part of the respective hybrid module 1 is described with respect to the following figures, wherein identical reference numerals are used as far as possible for identical components.

In the embodiment of the separating clutch 35 shown in fig. 2, the construction of the separating clutch is in principle similar to that described in fig. 1. The difference here, however, is the fixation of the outer friction lining carrier 38, as described above in relation to the possibility of integrating the orientation elements.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 2, the friction lining carrier 38 is firmly connected to a radial flange 52 of the dual mass flywheel, the outer friction lining carrier also having an internal toothing or a combined internal and external toothing, here indicated by the dashed section 39. The outer disk carrier 38 here also connects the disks of the separator clutch 35, i.e. the counter plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42, to one another in a rotationally fixed manner, which are also engaged in the inner toothing of the outer disk carrier 38 here via corresponding outer toothings. In contrast to the example described above, the counterpressure plate 40 is here also positively engaged by means of external teeth into the internal teeth of the outer disk carrier 38 after the outer disk carrier has been firmly or non-detachably coupled to the dual mass flywheel 36. That is, the entire friction lining arrangement can be decoupled from the outer friction lining carrier 38, so that, in this case, a mounting interface is provided between the outer friction lining carrier 38 and the friction lining stack.

In order to fix the outer friction lining carrier 38 to the radial flange 52, a radially outwardly extending flange 57 is provided or molded on the side of the toothed annular body of the outer friction lining carrier 38 facing the dual mass flywheel 36. The flange 57 is riveted or welded to the radial flange 52. In order to be able to arrange the separating clutch 35 as close as possible in the axial direction to the primary side of the dual mass flywheel 36 and as close as possible in the radial direction to the bow spring channel 58, in which the bow spring 59 is accommodated and guided, the connection between the flange 57 and the radial flange 52 is arranged completely or partially between the spring-loaded friction elements of the dual mass flywheel 36. Thereby, the following geometrical relationship is generated at least for the friction element. The flange diameter of the outer portion of the flange 57 of the outer friction lining carrier 38 is therefore greater than the inner diameter of the friction elements. However, the inner diameter of the friction element is greater than the outer diameter of the toothed annular body of the friction lining carrier 38. The bow spring pressing the friction element against its friction partner, for example the cover of a dual mass flywheel, can be supported on the outer friction lining carrier 38 or on a connecting means, for example a rivet, by means of which the outer friction lining carrier 38 is fixed to the radial flange 52.

Since the outer friction lining carrier 38 is firmly connected to the dual mass flywheel 36, the installation interface between the internal combustion engine and the transmission extends between the outer friction lining carrier 38, which is here part of the internal combustion engine, and the remaining part of the separating clutch, i.e. essentially the counter plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42, which are part of the transmission. In order to be able to insert the tooth profile, i.e. the internal teeth of the outer friction lining carrier 38, into the external toothing or tooth profile of the counter-pressure plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 during the installation of the internal combustion engine and the transmission, an orientation element 60 is provided in the example shown, which holds the tooth profile of the three toothed plates 40, 41, 42 of the separator clutch 35 in the correct circumferential position. This ensures that: all three tooth profiles of the plates 40, 41, 42, into which the outer teeth of the outer friction lining carrier 38 must be pushed, are axially aligned with one another. The orientation element 60 not only ensures that the plates 40, 41, 42 cannot rotate relative to one another, but also that the components of the separating clutch 35, including the clutch disks 43, 44 and their connecting components to the intermediate shaft 33, form a stable subassembly, i.e. a stable assembly, without the outer friction lining carrier 38. The orientation element 60 therefore also serves as a transport lock or loss prevention device for the separating clutch 35. In particular, the counter plate 40, the intermediate plate 41, the pressure plate 42 and the two clutch discs 43, 44 are held together by the orientation element 60. The spring elements 51, which press the plates 40, 41, 42 of the separator clutch 35 back into their open position, are fixed on the plates or held in their position by orientation elements, of which naturally also a plurality can be arranged distributed around the circumference.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 2, the alignment element 60 is provided as an annular component which is fastened to the counter plate 40 via a radial flange 61 and has an axially extending, elongate finger-like projection 62, which projection 62 extends through the tooth gaps of the clutch disks 40, 41, 42 to the rear side of the pressure plate 42. Behind the pressure plate 42, the projection 62 is curved, that is to say has a radially inwardly curved edge 63 which engages the pressure plate 42 from behind. This bending occurs when all components, including the pressure plate 42, have been inserted into the orientation element 60. By this rear engagement it is ensured that the component can no longer fall out. The positioning element 60 is therefore a type of replacement friction lining carrier which, when the separator clutch is installed, i.e. when the separator clutch is installed as a subassembly, assumes all the tasks of the outer friction lining carrier 38 which is not yet present, up to the installation of the internal combustion engine and the transmission. Since the projection 60 of the orientation element runs along the vicinity of the root circle in the tooth gaps of the teeth of the plates 40, 41, 42, the orientation element 60 does not cover a major part of the flanks of the plates 40, 41, 42. When the outer friction lining carrier 38 is pushed into the tooth gaps of the plates 40, 41, 42, the flanks of the plates 40, 41, 42 can thereby bear directly against the flanks of the inner toothing of the outer friction lining carrier 38. This is also achieved thereby: preferably, the plates 40, 41, 42 have slightly more play in the circumferential direction in the orientation element 60 than in the outer toothing of the friction lining carrier 38. This ensures that: the torque is transmitted from the plates 40, 41, 42 directly to the outer friction lining carrier 38, while the directional element 60 does not have to transmit a circumferential force when the separator clutch 35 is in operation. The orientation element 60, which relates to the orientation and guidance of the plates, therefore no longer has any function when the separating clutch 35 is in operation. This therefore also does not interfere with the axial displacement of the plates 40, 41, 42 or clutch discs 43, 44. If the spring element 51, which is installed in the separating clutch 35 if applicable, is positioned via the directional element 60, the directional element 60 can fulfill this function over the entire clutch service life.

The alignment element 60 is preferably designed as a sheet metal part, that is to say as a simple punched and deep-drawn component. As an alternative to the annular aligning element 60, it is also possible to use a plurality of aligning elements which are arranged individually around the circumference. The orientation element 60 can also have one or more profile elements or lead-in profiles on the side of the counter-pressure plate 40 facing the internal combustion engine, which simplify the introduction of the outer teeth of the outer friction plate carrier 38 into the tooth gaps of the counter-pressure plate 40 and thus also of the axially aligned teeth of the intermediate plate 41 and of the pressure plate 42. These lead-in contours can be, in particular, chamfers in the radial and/or tangential direction, which are arranged around the tooth gaps of the counter plate toothing. These faces act like a funnel, whose function is: the outer teeth of the outer disk carrier 38 can slide along the ramps until the teeth of the outer disk carrier 38 lie in front of the tooth gaps of the counter plate 40 so that they can be pushed axially into the separator clutch 35, wherein said outer disk carrier approaches the separator clutch 35 in the axial direction of movement but is not directed exactly at the tooth gaps.

As an alternative to the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 2, it is conceivable to provide, in addition to the outer friction lining carrier 38, an annular connecting carrier which is connected to the outer friction lining carrier in a rotationally fixed but releasable manner. In this case, the connecting carrier provided with internal toothing is firmly fixed to the radial flange 52 of the dual mass flywheel 36, similarly to the outer disk carrier 38 according to fig. 3. However, in this alternative embodiment, the outer friction lining carrier 38 may then be part of the separator clutch 35, similar to that described in fig. 1, and be firmly connected to the counter support plate 40. During the assembly process, the connecting carrier (similar to fig. 2) which is firmly connected to the dual mass flywheel can then be pushed axially into the outer toothing of the outer disk carrier 38 which, similar to fig. 1, is firmly arranged on the counter-pressure plate 40 of the separating clutch 35. The connecting carrier, which is firmly connected to the dual mass flywheel 36, then transmits the engine torque to the outer friction disk carrier 38, which is firmly connected to the counter-pressure plate 40 and which subsequently transfers the torque to the plates 40, 41, 42 of the separating clutch 35.

The connecting carrier and the outer friction lining carrier 38 have approximately circular regions which have radially inwardly and radially outwardly running tooth profiles which repeat in the circumferential direction. The connecting carrier as well as the outer friction lining carrier 38 can preferably be formed as a sheet metal part, the material thickness of which in the region of the teeth is small compared to the size of the teeth, as is the case in the outer friction lining carrier 38. The material thus follows a meandering shape in the circumferential direction, so that a combined inner and outer toothing can be formed. Also applicable here are-also for all described embodiments-: in principle, all components for disengaging the frictional engagement within the clutch 35, i.e. the plates 40, 41, 42 and the clutch disks 43, 44, can be referred to as "friction disks". Alternatively, the separating clutch 35 can also be formed with more than the four friction surfaces or friction planes shown here, by: as already described, a plurality of intermediate plates 41 and additional clutch disks are integrated, which is also similar to the case in the partial clutches 10, 11 of the clutch device 9.

The embodiment shown in fig. 3 is similar to the embodiment of fig. 1. In this case, the outer friction lining carrier 38 is also firmly connected to the counter plate 40 of the separator clutch 35. The outer toothing of the outer friction lining carrier 38 forms a mounting and torque transmission connection to a radial flange 52 of the dual mass flywheel 36, wherein the radial flange 52 in this case also engages via the inner toothing 53 into the outer toothing of the outer friction lining carrier 38. The embodiment of the separator clutch 35 shown in fig. 3 is characterized in that, in addition to the outer friction lining carrier 38 firmly connected to the counter plate 40, the pressure plate 42 and/or the intermediate plate 41 are connected to the outer friction lining carrier 38 or the counter plate 40 in a rotationally fixed manner via at least one leaf spring, wherein the pressure plate 42 and the intermediate plate 41 are axially movable relative to the outer friction lining carrier. In the example shown in fig. 3, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 are connected to the outer friction lining carrier 38 via a respective leaf spring 64 (with respect to the intermediate plate 41) or 65 (with respect to the pressure plate 42). For this purpose, the outer friction lining carrier 38 has a circumferential, radially outwardly extending radial flange 66 on its side facing the transmission. Alternatively, the outer friction lining carrier 38 can also have a plurality of tongues extending radially outward and distributed around the circumference on its side facing the transmission. The radial flange 66 or tongue-shaped piece serves to fix the leaf springs 64, 65, which support the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42. The intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 are expediently held at three locations distributed over the circumference via leaf springs 64, 65. The leaf springs here center the respective plate 41, 42, ensure torque transmission and achieve axial displacement of the plates.

It is possible to connect the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 to the outer friction lining carrier 38 via separate leaf springs 64, 65, as shown in fig. 3. Alternatively or additionally, leaf springs can also be used, which are connected to the friction lining carrier 38, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42, i.e., which couple these three components together.

A plurality of projections 67 (on the intermediate plate 41) and 68 (on the pressure plate 42) distributed around the circumference, on which the leaf springs 64, 65 are fixed, are likewise arranged in the radial direction on the intermediate plate 41 and on the pressure plate 42. In order to prevent these projections 67 from colliding with the friction lining carrier 38, it has axially extending recesses, i.e. is partially slotted longitudinally, so that at least the projections of the intermediate plate 41 and, if appropriate, also the projections of the pressure plate 42 can be introduced into these recesses or slots if the friction plate pack is pressed together axially. The side of the outer friction plate carrier 38 to which the leaf springs 64, 65 are fixed therefore has the same function as the clutch cover in most commercially available clutches. The friction lining carrier shown in fig. 3 can therefore also be replaced by a driving ring and a clutch cover which fulfill the function of the friction lining carrier. The driving ring serves as a connection interface to the dual mass flywheel, and the clutch cover supports a leaf spring that holds the plates of the disconnect clutch.

Alternatively, the following possibilities also exist: the counter plate 40 has a radially outer projection on which the leaf spring is fixed. For this purpose, the counterpressure plate 40 can be provided with a flange extending radially on the clutch disk 43 facing the transmission, which is arranged next to the counterpressure plate, to which a circumferential radial flange or a plurality of radially extending tongues for the fixing of the leaf springs are connected in the radial direction.

The intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42, which are fixed via the leaf springs 64, 65, can be moved with low friction compared to the case in which the plates 41, 42 are supported in the friction plate carrier teeth. Because of the torque-transmitting, firm connection of the plates 41, 42 to the outer friction lining carrier 38 via the leaf springs 64, 65, a friction-free gear engagement is provided, i.e. the elements can be moved axially relative to one another without contact. The separating clutch 35 can thus be adjusted and actuated particularly well by the plates 41, 42 fixed to the leaf springs 64, 65. Furthermore, there is no risk of: high circumferential accelerations or adverse resonance effects lead to rattling noises, as may occur in the friction plate teeth.

As an alternative to the example shown in fig. 3, only a part of the axially displaceable plates constructed in the separating clutch 35, here the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42, can be guided in the friction lining carrier teeth, while the other part is fixed via a leaf spring. With reference to fig. 3, for example, an intermediate plate 41 can be guided in the friction lining carrier teeth, as has already been described by way of example in connection with fig. 1. In this case, it is expedient to guide the pressure plate 42 by means of a leaf spring, since this pressure plate is displaced further in the axial direction than the friction lining section which is further away from the pressure plate 42.

Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of the separating clutch 35, which relates to the basic design of the separating clutch 35, which corresponds to the embodiment of fig. 3. The counter-pressure plate 40 is also firmly connected to the outer disk carrier 38, while the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 on the outer disk carrier 38 are guided in a rotationally fixed but axially movable manner via the toothed engagement. The outer friction lining carrier 38 is coupled to the dual mass flywheel 36 via a toothing system, for which purpose it has a radial flange 52 with internal toothing 53, which engages in a torque-transmitting manner into the external toothing of the outer friction lining carrier 38. In the embodiment shown in fig. 4, it is also proposed: one or more spring elements 69 are provided, which pretension the toothed engagement between the outer friction disk carrier 38 and the dual mass flywheel 36 in the circumferential direction. These spring elements 69 serve to slightly displace or tension the dual mass flywheel 36 in the circumferential direction relative to the outer friction lining carrier 38, so that it is ensured that: the flanks of the inner toothing 53 always bear against the adjacent flanks of the outer toothing of the outer disk carrier 38 in the circumferential direction. This serves to avoid undesirable rattling noises in the plug-in or tooth-mesh connection between the dual mass flywheel 36 and the separating clutch 35.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 4, a tensioning element 70, which is only shown here in dashed lines, is provided, which has a radial flange 71 extending radially inward, from which a plurality of axially extending tongues 72 project, which extend between the teeth of the radial flange 52 and of the outer friction plate carrier 38 engaging into one another. The tensioning element 70 is preferably designed as a ring-shaped component, so that only one element has to be installed. Corresponding recesses or the like are provided on the radial flange 71, so that a radial flange-side support section is formed, on which the spring elements 69, in this case also preferably helical compression springs, are each supported. The other end of the respective spring element 69 is supported on a radial flange 73 of the outer friction lining carrier 38, via which it is connected to the counter plate 40.

The one or more spring elements 69 act approximately tangentially, i.e. in the circumferential direction, so that the outer friction lining carrier 38 is rotated relative to the radial flange 52. The teeth of the toothing 53 can thus be clamped between the flanks of the outer toothing of the outer disk carrier 38, against which the toothing 53 bears in one circumferential direction, and the tongues 72 of the tensioning element 70, which press the toothing 53 against the mentioned flanks of the outer toothing of the outer disk carrier 38. This provides a continuous contact of the two tooth flanks, so that rattling can be eliminated.

The teeth of the toothing 53 of the radial flange 52 are pushed between the mating contour of the outer toothing of the outer friction plate carrier 38 and the mating contour of the tongue 72 of the tensioning element 70 during the installation of the internal combustion engine and the transmission.

In the separating clutch 35 shown in fig. 5, the mounting interfaces for mounting the internal combustion engine and the transmission are likewise located between the outer disk carrier 38, which is firmly connected to the dual mass flywheel 36 and whose shape corresponds to that described with reference to fig. 2 and which can optionally be fixedly riveted or fixedly welded to the dual mass flywheel 36 or to the radial flange 52, and the remaining components of the separating clutch 35. In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 5, however, the counter plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 are not engaged in the internal toothing of the outer disk carrier 38, which is again shown by the dashed section 39, which represents it, to be precise in this embodiment, the two clutch disks 43, 44 are guided by their respective external toothing axially movably, but with a torque transmission, in the internal toothing of the outer disk carrier 38.

The counter-pressure plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 are connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the intermediate shaft 33. For this purpose, the counter plate 40 has a flange 74 extending radially towards the intermediate shaft 33, to which an internally toothed hub 75 is connected, which is penetrated by the externally toothed intermediate shaft 33. An inner friction lining carrier 76 is fastened to the counter plate 40 or to the flange 74, for example by riveting or welding, via a radial flange of L-shaped cross section, which has outer teeth. The internal toothing formed on the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42 engages in said external toothing, so that the two plates 41, 42 are guided axially movably on the inner disk carrier 76, but are likewise connected rotationally fixed thereto. If the friction plate pack is pressed together, torque can be transmitted to the intermediate shaft 33 via the counter plate 40 and the hub 75.

This embodiment is characterized in that the outer friction lining carrier 38 is firmly connected to the dual mass flywheel 36, wherein the clutch disks 43, 44 are guided on the outer friction lining carrier 38 so as to be axially movable. Furthermore, an inner friction lining carrier 76 is provided, relative to which the pressure plate 42 and the intermediate plate 41 are axially movable and which is firmly connected to the counter plate 40, which is itself firmly connected to the intermediate shaft 33 in a rotationally fixed manner.

Due to this configuration of the separating clutch 35, the counter plate 40 can be firmly connected with the intermediate shaft 33 as described. The bearing 54, which is provided in the above exemplary embodiment, is no longer necessary here, since the actuating force is now introduced via the counter plate 40 not only into the intermediate shaft 33, but also the torque transmitted by the separating clutch. This configuration offers a large installation space advantage and a cost advantage, since the separating clutch configuration does not support its actuating force on the crankshaft and nevertheless does not require a bearing 54 for support.

The separator clutch 35 with the internally toothed hub 75 belonging to the counter plate 40 is pushed onto the externally toothed intermediate shaft 33 and is prevented from accidental axial displacement by the snap ring 77. Counter plate 40, intermediate plate 41 and pressure plate 42 are connected to one another as described by means of inner friction lining carriers 76 which are firmly connected to counter plate 40, for example by welding or riveting, and which engage in internal toothing on the inner diameter of intermediate plate 41 in order to position intermediate plate 41, axially guide it and couple it in a rotationally fixed manner to counter plate 40. At the end of the inner disk carrier 76 opposite the counter plate 40, said inner disk carrier is connected to the pressure plate 42, which is positioned like the intermediate plate 41, axially guided and rotationally fixed to the counter plate 40.

The pressure plate 42 is formed by a radially outer part or section, a corresponding pressure part, and a radially inner flange part 78, wherein the two parts are connected to one another in the radial direction by means of a single web distributed around the circumference. In this case, the pressure plate 42 is formed with a plurality of perforations, which are delimited in the circumferential direction by webs. The radially outer portion of the pressure plate 42 forms a friction face for the adjacent clutch disc 44 and is similar to the intermediate plate 41. The radially outer portion of the pressure plate 40 has a toothed profile at its inner diameter to enable engagement into the inner friction plate carrier 76. The tooth profile is interrupted several times over the circumference by the described radially inwardly extending webs or perforations.

The radially inner portion of the pressure plate 42 is formed as a pressure member that connects the pressure plate 42 with a support bearing 48 of a handling system 49. In order to ensure sufficient rigidity, the radially inner part of the pressure plate 42 is designed as a circumferentially closed region which, if present, is penetrated only by small ventilation holes which only slightly influence the rigidity.

In order that the webs do not collide with the inner disk carrier 76, the latter is omitted at the location of the webs which connect the radially outer and radially inner parts of the pressure plate 42 to one another and delimit the perforations. That is, axially extending fingers are formed on the inner friction lining carrier 76, which fingers extend through perforations in the pressure plate 42. The tabs are here introduced into the slots between the fingers. The tabs can reciprocate axially within these slots as the pressure plate 42 is moved axially by the manipulation system 49. The slots of the inner friction plate carrier 76 extend axially only as far into the inner friction plate carrier 76 as is required by the range of motion of the pressure plate 42. The remainder of the inner friction plate carrier 76 is circumferentially closed in order to achieve sufficient rigidity. If ventilation is required and the rigidity of the inner friction lining carrier 76 permits, then small discrete ventilation openings can also be present in this region.

It is conceivable for circumferentially distributed webs to be guided axially between a radially outer part and a radially inner part of the press part 42 into slots of the inner disk carrier 76. In this case, the width of the fingers of the inner friction lining carrier 76 and the width of the perforations cooperate with one another in such a way that the pressure plate 42 can be guided axially on the inner friction lining carrier 76 and connected rotationally fixed thereto. That is to say, if the positioning, axial guidance and torque transmission of the pressure plate 42 are effected by contact between the webs and the fingers or slots, the inner friction plate carrier 76 no longer needs to be designed with a toothed profile in the region of the pressure plate 42, and the radially outer part of the pressure plate 42 no longer needs to be provided with an inner toothing.

In the separating clutch 35 shown in fig. 5, the opening can also be assisted by spring elements 51 between the counter plate 40 and the intermediate plate 41 and between the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42. It is obviously also possible for a spring element to be arranged between the counter plate 40 and the pressure plate 42. Alternatively, the principle shown in fig. 3, namely: the intermediate plate 41 and/or the pressure plate 42 are/is axially displaceable and fixed in a torque-transmitting manner by means of leaf springs. The leaf springs are then not arranged radially outside the clutch discs 43, 44, but radially inside the clutch disc inner diameter.

In order to simplify the mounting of the internal combustion engine on the transmission in the separating clutch 35 shown in fig. 5, the two clutch disks 43, 44 can be locked against rotation relative to one another by means of a directional element, similar to that described in connection with fig. 2. The tooth gaps of the two clutch disks 43, 44 are thus aligned when the internal combustion engine and the transmission are installed, so that the teeth of the friction lining carrier 38 fastened to the radial flange 52 of the dual mass flywheel 36 can be easily pushed into the tooth gaps of the clutch disks 43, 44. The details described for the orienting element 60 according to the embodiment of fig. 2 can also be transferred in a meaningful manner to an orienting element which orients the two clutch disks 43, 44. Instead of forming one or more separate parts of the orientation element, tongues for orienting the two disks can also be formed on the clutch disk member that is always present, for example a lining spring section (belagsfederbungssengement). In the separating clutch 35 shown in fig. 5, the orientation element to be provided merely has to orient the clutch disk toothing, if appropriate. There is no need to assemble the disconnect clutch members into a loss-proof subassembly for the shipping and installation process.

Such a mounting lock can be achieved in the disconnect clutch shown in fig. 5 via an inner friction plate carrier 76 which holds the disconnect clutch members together in the following manner: which prevents the pressure plate 42 from accidentally sliding off the inner friction plate carrier 76. For this purpose, either the edge of the inner disk carrier 76 can be arranged behind the pressure plate 42, which is then bent in a rearward engagement (analogously to the principle shown in fig. 1), or a snap ring 79, as shown in fig. 5, can be arranged behind the pressure plate 42, which snap ring is inserted into a corresponding annular groove in the inner disk carrier 76.

If the outer disk carrier 38 fixed to the dual mass flywheel 36 is pushed into the outer toothing provided radially outside on the clutch disks 43, 44 when the internal combustion engine is mounted on the transmission, large axial forces can act on the radially outer regions of the clutch disks 43, 44 during the mounting process. This force can be reduced by the described orientation element, which ensures: the tooth gaps of the clutch discs 43, 44 are aligned. In addition or alternatively, a bevel can be provided next to the tooth gaps, which bevel, as already described above with reference to fig. 2, makes it easier for the teeth of the internal toothing of the outer friction lining carrier 38 to slide into the tooth gaps of the clutch disks 43, 44. These chamfers can be provided on the end of the outer friction lining carrier 38 facing away from the dual mass flywheel 36 and/or on the side of the clutch disks 43, 44 facing the dual mass flywheel. Nevertheless, it is expedient to design the radially outer parts of the clutch disks 43, 44 robustly, so that these regions can absorb axial forces which significantly exceed the axial forces expected in the subsequent clutch operation.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in fig. 5, the radially outer center region of the clutch disks 43, 44, which forms the connecting contour to the outer friction disk carrier 38, already occupies more than 25% of the total distance between the two disk friction surfaces present on the two opposite sides of the clutch disks 43, 44. The central region of the clutch disks 43, 44 therefore represents a significantly greater proportion of the untensioned overall width of the clutch disks 43, 44 than is the case in commercially available clutch disks, for example, with the lining spring segments and the carrier plate. For the separating clutch 35 shown here, it is expedient to make the axially narrowest circumferentially extending region of the respective clutch disk 43, 44 axially wide: so that the area, which is located radially between the outer diameter of the friction surfaces and the inner diameter of the connecting profile (tooth profile), amounts to 20% to 100% of the total distance between the two disk friction surfaces present on the two opposite sides of the untensioned clutch disk 43, 44. The region of the connecting contour (tooth contour) which is slightly spaced apart from the friction surface in the radial direction can be even wider. For this separating clutch and for friction plate or multi-plate clutches, which differ from the one shown here, it is expedient to make the region of the connecting contour or toothing contour by means of which the clutch disk is effectively connected to the friction plate carrier so wide that it amounts to 50% to 200% of the total distance between the two disk friction surfaces present on the two opposite sides of the untensioned clutch disk. The measures described here for the clutch disk apply equally if the clutch element connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the dual mass flywheel 36 is not designed as a clutch disk but as a friction disk of a different type.

Fig. 6 shows a further exemplary embodiment of a hybrid module, in which the basic configuration of the separating clutch is similar to that of fig. 2. This means that the outer friction lining carrier 38 is also connected in a fixed manner here, again by riveting or welding, to the radial flange 52 of the dual mass flywheel 36. Here too, a mounting interface is again provided between the outer friction lining carrier 38 and the structural elements of the separator clutch 35, which are coupled to it in a rotationally fixed but axially displaceable manner via corresponding toothed engagements, namely the counter plate 40, the intermediate plate 41 and the pressure plate 42.

The counter plate 40 is also rotatably supported on the intermediate shaft 33, here again via an extended flange section, on which a bearing block 55 is formed, and via a bearing 54. The pressure plate 42 itself is again connected to and supported on a bearing 48 via an extended flange section, which bearing itself can be axially actuated as part of an actuating system 49 via a piston-cylinder unit 50.

However, in contrast to the embodiment described in fig. 2, for example, the connection of the two clutch disks 43, 44 to the intermediate shaft 33 is provided here. Instead of extending one of the clutch disks radially inward as proposed in fig. 2 and connecting it directly to the intermediate shaft, the two clutch disks 43, 44 are connected to the intermediate shaft 33 via a common inner friction plate carrier 80 according to fig. 6. The inner disk carrier 80 has an outer toothing 81, into which the clutch disks 43, 44 are engaged by means of corresponding inner toothings 82, 83. The clutch disks 43, 44 are therefore guided axially displaceably on the inner friction lining carrier 80, but are connected to the inner friction lining carrier 80 in a rotationally fixed and thus torque-transmitting manner. The inner disk carrier 80 can thus be connected rigidly, i.e. in an axially fixed manner and rotationally fixed manner, to the intermediate shaft 33, i.e. in contrast to the previous exemplary embodiment according to fig. 1 to 4, it is not movable in the axial direction, since an axial movement is carried out in the region of the engagement of the teeth on the inner disk carrier 80 toward the clutch disks 43, 44. Such a connection of the inner disk carrier 80 to the intermediate shaft 33 without sliding movement can be made considerably smaller than in the example shown in fig. 2, for example. The axial installation space thus obtained is used in the hybrid module 1 shown in fig. 6 to move the sealing element 34, which separates the wet chamber 3 from the dry chamber 5, axially toward the separating clutch 35. Thereby, more axial space is provided for the mounting of the intermediate shaft 33 on the support wall 4. Fig. 6 shows, for example, a bearing arrangement with two separate bearings 84, 85 instead of the double bearing 86 as shown in the above-described embodiment.

The inner disk carrier 80 has, for connection to the intermediate shaft 33, a radially inwardly extending flange 87 and an internally toothed hub 88 connected thereto, which engages in an externally toothed region on the intermediate shaft 33. The inner disk carrier 80 is supported axially in one direction on an annular band-shaped stop 89 of the intermediate shaft 33, said support being effected on the other side via the axially fixed bearing 54 or its inner ring.

The sealing element 34 is axially connected to the hub 88, which in the illustrated embodiment is positioned within the support bearing 48 via which the pressure plate 42 is axially supported.

In the example shown, an orientation element 60 is likewise provided, which orientation element 60 axially orients external teeth formed on the pressure plate 42, the intermediate plate 41 and the counter plate 40, which engage in axially extending internal teeth of the outer disk carrier 38. The alignment element 60 also has corresponding circumferential sections on both sides in the form of radial flanges 61 and curved ends 63, which engage or overlap the counter plate 40 and the pressure plate 42 from behind, so that an axial locking is provided thereby. For more details, reference is made to the detailed description of the orientation element 60 according to fig. 2.

Finally, it should be noted that all features described for the different embodiments and examples can be combined with one another as desired. The details of one embodiment of a figure can be transferred unchanged or meaningfully also to other embodiments according to other figures. All possible and technically meaningful combinations of features shown or disclosed in the different embodiments are therefore essential to the invention and can be combined accordingly at will, even if no specific combination example is disclosed.

The direction specification, i.e. axial, radial, tangential and in the circumferential direction, relates to the axis of rotation about which the respective clutch, clutch member, such as a disk, plate or rotor of the electric machine rotates. The axial direction is thereby perpendicular to the friction surfaces of the friction partners of the respective clutch.

While the invention has been described above in terms of embodiments, it should be understood that various designs and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

List of reference numerals

1 hybrid power module

2 casing

3 Wet chamber

4 partition wall

5 Dry Room

6 electric machine

7 stator

8 rotor

9 Clutch device

10 sub-clutch

11 sub-clutch

12 outer friction plate carrier

13 Friction disk

14 friction plate

15 friction plate

16 friction plate

17 inner friction lining carrier

18 inner friction lining carrier

19 hub

20 driven shaft

21 hub

22 driven shaft

23 operating system

24 operating system

25 pressure tank

26 pressure tank

27 bearing

28 bearing

29 piston cylinder device

30 piston cylinder device

31 support

32 support

33 intermediate shaft

34 bearing

35 disconnect clutch

36 dual mass flywheel

37 coupling shaft flange

38 outer friction plate carrier

39 section

40 back pressure plate

41 middle plate

42 pressure plate

43 Clutch disc

44 clutch disc

45 hub

46 connecting flange

47 driving disk

48 bearing

49 operating system

50 piston cylinder unit

51 spring element

52 radial flange

53 internal tooth part

54 bearing

55 bearing seat

56-shaft clamp ring

57 flange

58 arcuate spring channel

59 bow spring

60 orientation element

61 radial flange

62 raised part

63 edge of

64 leaf spring

65 leaf spring

66 radial flange

67 raised part

68 bulge

69 spring element

70 tensioning element

71 radial flange

72 tongue shaped piece

73 radial flange

74 Flange

75 hub

76 inner friction plate carrier

77 clasp

78 Flange part

79 clasp

80 inner friction plate carrier

81 external tooth part

82 internal tooth part

83 internal tooth part

84 bearing

85 bearing

86 bearing

87 flange

88 hub

89 stop