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Process and device for monitoring the operation of a clutch moved by an actuator into the closed position and automatically moving into the open position

US9057411B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Matthias Ehrlich · Laufenburg (Baden), DE
Frank Stengel · Bühl, DE
Martin Fuss · Karlsruhe, DE
Alexander Schweizer · Laufenburg (Baden), DE
Martin Zimmermann · Sasbach, DE
Jens Martin · Frankfurt am Main, DE
Joachim Hirt · Oberkirch, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 7, 2007
Grant date	Jun 16, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 16, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2500/5102
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a clutch which is impelled by an actuator into the closed position and which automatically moves into the open position by an opening spring, the movement of the clutch into the open position is monitored and any malfunction is displayed.

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