Power Division by the Omega Drive System

730737

02/01/1973

Event
1973 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
This paper describes the Omega drive power division system consisting of two paths, one a fixed gear train to accessory drives, the other an oil-actuated wet clutch capable of continuous slip under the control of the operator. It covers the following aspects: what the Omega system is, how the Omega valve controls speed, how the Omega clutch is controlled, how the clutch can be slipped continuously, clutch characteristics and requirements, and applications.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/730737
Pages
8
Citation
Dundore, M., "Power Division by the Omega Drive System," SAE Technical Paper 730737, 1973, https://doi.org/10.4271/730737.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1973
Product Code
730737
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English