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Apparatus for controlling a magnetic particle clutch for use in a vehicle

US4606446A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1984
Grant dateAug 19, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2061/6618
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for controlling a magnetic particle clutch for use of a vehicle. The magnetic particle clutch is provided between an engine and a belt type continuously varible transmission, and is designed to commence to slip before a torque transmitting belt commences to slip on the pulleys of the continuously variable transmission.

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