{
  "$type": "site.standard.document",
  "description": "Apparatus and method for selectively controlling the response characteristics of a torque transfer mechanism such as an automobile clutch. A damper has an outer housing and an extendable piston rod connected between a linear bearing cartridge and a clutch arm. A retention pin is selectively…",
  "path": "/patents/1376382",
  "publishedAt": "2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "at://did:plc:oql6ds5vnff4ugar6rruliwd/site.standard.publication/3mn3ohu7oxx5w",
  "tags": [
    "B60K20/04",
    "Garrett Patrick Leach"
  ],
  "textContent": "Apparatus and method for selectively controlling the response characteristics of a torque transfer mechanism such as an automobile clutch. A damper has an outer housing and an extendable piston rod connected between a linear bearing cartridge and a clutch arm. A retention pin is selectively extended to hold the bearing cartridge while the rod is extended as the clutch arm is moved from an engaged position to a disengaged position. Upon release of the clutch arm, the pin is retracted and the damper applies a damping force upon the clutch arm as the rod is retracted into the housing. The system is particularly suited for engagement of first gear in a drag racing car to provide optimum initial acceleration of the car.",
  "title": "DAMPER SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLED ENGAGEMENT OF A TORQUE TRANSFER MECHANISM"
}