Clutch management system
US9121455B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2200/2097
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch management system has a ramp actuator, an inner plate housing, an outer plate housing, and a clutch assembly. The clutch assembly may have a motor, a ratio adaptor, a primary sun gear, a secondary sun gear, a primary planet carrier and a secondary planet carrier. The primary sun gear is in contact with the ratio adaptor and primary planet gears. The primary planet gears are in contact with a ring gear. The primary planet carrier forms part of the ramp actuator. The second sun gear is connected to a housing and a secondary planet gears. The secondary planet gears are also in contact with the ring gear. A secondary planet carrier is connected to the ramp actuator and the outer plate housing.
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