Magnetically synchronized clutch apparatus
US4561520A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 1983 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Magnetically synchronized clutch apparatus includes a jaw clutch and an electromagnetic synchronizer. The jaw clutch has a rotatable sleeve member and a rotatable shift assembly with a shift member. A spring biases the shift member for engagement with the sleeve member. The shift assembly is slidable to a position in which the members remain disengaged when not rotating in approximate synchronism. The electromagnetic synchronizer brings the members into approximate synchronism upon sliding of the shift assembly.
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