Electromechanical actuator for friction clutches
US8534439B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2023/126
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A friction clutch assembly selectively engages an input member and an output member to allow selective transfer of torque therebetween. The friction clutch assembly includes a clutch pack including a first clutch member operatively coupled to the input member and a second clutch member operatively coupled to the output member. The clutch assembly further includes a plurality of lever arms and an actuating member with a movable member that is movably disposed between the plurality of lever arms. The movable member is movable generally along a linear axis between a disengaged position and an engaged position, and the movable member cams the plurality of lever arms relative to linear axis to cause the first and second clutch members to engage when the movable member moves to the engaged position. The first and second clutch members disengage when the movable member moves to the disengaged position.
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