Engagement device
US10030724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/70424
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An engagement device includes: a first member including a plurality of engaged teeth; a second member arranged coaxially with the first member, the second member including a plurality of engaging teeth; a rotation unit configured to relatively rotate the first member and the second member about an axis; a movement unit configured to relatively move the first member and the second member in an axial direction; and a control unit configured to control operations of the rotation unit and the movement unit, and the engaged teeth are formed on the first member at a side opposing the second member along a circumferential direction around the axis, and the engaging teeth are formed on the second member at a side opposing the first member along the circumferential direction around the axis.
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