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Starting clutch and method of controlling the same

US6849024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2001
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2021

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  • 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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