Magnetic clutch
US7775337B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 16, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/01
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic clutch is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The magnetic clutch includes a shaft including a flange, a magnetic clutch hub installed on the shaft, with the magnetic clutch hub being magnetically responsive, and an actuator member that magnetically operates on the magnetic clutch hub and causes the magnetic clutch hub to frictionally contact the flange of the shaft. The contact transfers rotational power between the magnetic clutch hub and the shaft.
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