Electrorheological clutch
US6942081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D47/06
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrorheological clutch comprises drive and driven members that selectively engage by the application of a voltage to an electroheological fluid (ER) provided between the driven and driven members. The drive and driven members are formed with axially-oriented surfaces that define between then axially-oriented spaces for the ER fluid so as to minimize problems with settlement of the ER particles.
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