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Method of and device for controlling a coupling

US5526912A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1994
Grant dateJun 18, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D47/06
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A coupling for transmitting torque between two parts has a friction or viscous coupling. The friction coupling is loaded by a piston and rotational member. A shear channel is formed between faces such that viscous fluid contained in the chamber is moved along the shear channels wherein the piston is loaded as a result of shear forces.

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