Cone clutch system
US11703091B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF02C7/32
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In some examples, a cone clutch assembly includes an inner cone member rotationally coupled to a first shaft, the inner cone member defining a first friction surface; and an outer cone member rotationally coupled to a second shaft, the outer cone member defining a second friction surface opposing the first friction surface. The inner cone member and outer cone member may be selectively engaged and disengaged from another. The inner cone member and/or the outer cone member may include a first metallic layer and a second metallic layer separated by an open structure core. The open structure core is configured to allow flow of a fluid between the first metallic layer and the second metallic layer to remove heat from the at least one of the inner cone member or the outer cone member.
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