Control of clutched device using magnetic force from motor
US10670021B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H7/02
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In an aspect, a clutched device is provided, and includes an input member, an output member, a one-way clutch that can operatively connect the input member to the output member, and a motor including a stator and a rotor. The rotor is connected for rotation with a portion of the one-way clutch. The stator is operable to apply a first magnetic driving force to cause movement of the portion of the one-way clutch in a first rotational direction to increase a force of engagement between the input and output members. The stator is operable to apply a second magnetic driving force to cause movement of the portion of the one-way clutch to disengage the input and output members from each other.
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