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Clutch assembly for detecting and measuring slip using proximity sensors

US10654695B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2018
Grant dateMay 19, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2059/465
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch assembly includes a first gear, a second gear, a first proximity sensor configured to determine a first number of teeth of the first gear that pass by the first proximity sensor within a period of time, and a second proximity sensor configured to determine a second number of teeth of the second gear that pass by the second proximity sensor within the period of time.

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