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Clutch with torque measuring device

US5330039A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 30, 1992
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H59/16
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In fluid pressure or electromagnetically operated clutches, the transmitted torque is measured by strain gauges incorporated in rotating clutch members. The strain gauges are energized and the signal from them conveyed to stationary control equipment by way of co-operating rotating and fixed coils of which one, in the case of the electromagnetically actuated clutch, can be energized to operate the clutch.

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