Clutch system with phase changing materials
US11953061B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2300/04
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch system is provided. The clutch system includes an outer unit having a surface defining an aperture in the outer unit; an inner unit disposed in the aperture, wherein a shape of the inner unit matches a shape of the aperture; a low melting point material disposed in the aperture between the inner unit and the surface of the outer unit; a heating element; a temperature sensor; and a processor in electronic communication with the heating element and the temperature sensor. The processor is configured to control the heating element thereby changing the low melting point material between a soft state and a rigid state.
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