Integrated motor and clutch assembly
US6888273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/10493
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An integrated motor and clutch assembly is provided, which includes a housing that rotatably supports an input shaft and an output shaft. A selectively engageable friction clutch is disposed between the input shaft and the output shaft for transferring torque therebetween. The friction clutch includes an outer hub connected for rotation with the output shaft. The integrated motor and clutch assembly also includes a motor having a rotor non-rotatably connected to the outer hub of the friction clutch and disposed coaxial with the input and output shafts. The motor also includes a stator secured to the housing and disposed concentric with the rotor.
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