Magnetic powder torque transfer clutch for controlling slip across a differential mechanism
US7016776B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S477/903
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A control for a differential including magnetic powder torque transfer clutch for controlling slip across the differential mechanism. The clutch includes a first element driveably connected to a first control shaft, a second element driveably connected to the second output shaft, chamber bounded by the first and second elements, magnetic powder located in the chamber; and an elecromagnetic coil producing a magnetic field of variable strength passing through the chamber and magnetic powder and changing a capacity of the clutch to transmit torque between the first and second control shafts as the field strength changes.
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