Pressure plate with phase change material
US10344816B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/0212
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pressure plate for a friction coupling such as a clutch or brake system includes one or more pockets with a phase change material disposed therein. The phase change material operates to absorb and release heat when the friction coupling cycles between activation and deactivation so as to minimize a maximum temperature of the pressure plate.
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