Driving force transmitting apparatus
US7694791B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/004
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driving force transmitting apparatus includes: a first torque-transmitting member having a cylindrical portion and provided with a spline tooth; a second torque-transmitting member positioned inside the cylindrical portion and arranged coaxially rotatably relative to the first torque-transmitting member; a main clutch with a spline tooth; an actuator unit for actuating the main clutch to be engaged; and a controlling device for controlling the actuator unit so as to pressurize the main clutch plate in such a manner that torque is not substantially transmitted between the first torque-transmitting member and the second torque-transmitting member when the engagement of the main clutch is judged to be unnecessary.
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