Electrically controlled, progressive, frictional, torque transmitting device
US4664236A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 1985 |
| Grant date | May 12, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2037/005
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrically controlled, progressive, frictional, torque transmitting device comprises a rotary element 1, 2, a proportion of the rotary power available from the rotary element 1, 2, being used, under the control of a direct electrical signal, to determine the degree of engagement of a frictional device 3, and hence the torque transmitted or absorbed by the torque transmitting device, thereby avoiding the requirement for an additional power source to activate the frictional device whole.
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