Clutch with coolant cut-off valve

Claim 1

An oil cooled clutch system, said system comprising: rotatable input means and rotatable output means coaxially disposed and defining an annular chamber; said output means comprising a rotatable shaft extending from said chamber and friction elements disposed in said chamber and operative to inter-engage with friction means connected with said input means to establish a connection between said input means and said output means; means including a sleeve mounted for axial and rotational movement on said rotatable shaft to disengage said friction means to thereby disconnect said output means from said input means; housing means mounted on said sleeve for axial movement therewith and rotational movement with respect thereto; and means including a pump mounted in said housing and operatively driven by said input means to provide a continuous supply of oil to said friction means during engagement thereof and diverter valve means to completely interrupt said supply during disengagement of said friction means, and means to move and close said diverter valve comprising a control rod connected to and extending from said valve and engaging axially fixed structure adjacent the clutch system.