Starting clutch and method of controlling the same
US6849024B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H3/54
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A starting clutch includes a planetary mechanism; a first clutch for outputting a torque to an outer diameter portion of the planetary mechanism; a second clutch for outputting the torque to an intermediate portion of the planetary mechanism; and a lock mechanism for locking a reactive force from an inner diameter portion of the planetary mechanism.
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