Electro-magnetic actuator for torque coupling with variable pressure-relief valve
US7448482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2071
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque-coupling assembly comprises a rotatable torque-coupling case, a friction clutch assembly for selectively engaging the torque-coupling case and an output shaft, a hydraulic pump for generating a hydraulic fluid pressure and a variable pressure-relief valve assembly to selectively control the clutch assembly. The variable pressure-relief valve assembly includes a valve closure member, a valve seat and an electro-magnetic actuator for engaging the valve closure member and generating a variable axial electro-magnetic force acting to the valve closure member so as to selectively vary a release pressure of the pressure-relief valve assembly. The electro-magnetic actuator includes an inverted electro-magnetic coil assembly and an armature disposed inside the electro-magnetic coil assembly and axially movable relative thereto. The torque-coupling assembly further comprises at least one plenum passage provided adjacent to an inner peripheral surface of the armature for directing hydraulic fluid exiting the torque-coupling case through the electro-magnetic actuator.
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