Electronically controlled fluid coupling device with fluid scavenge control
US8596438B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D35/024
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A viscous fan drive with a front-mounted fan and electrical actuation without a tethered harness. The mechanical package includes an inverted viscous clutch, a drive pulley and a split electromagnetic actuator with the electrical portion mounted to a stationary mounting member. An axially moveable valve member controls the flow of viscous fluid.
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