Friction clutch assembly
US9651097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D27/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A friction clutch having first and second clutch members, a plurality of first clutch plates, a plurality of second clutch plates and a first electromagnet. The first clutch member is formed of a first magnetically susceptible material. The first clutch plates are axially slidably and non-rotatably coupled to the first clutch member and are formed of a second magnetically susceptible material. The second clutch plates are axially slidably and non-rotatably coupled to the second clutch member. The second clutch plates are interleaved with the first clutch plates. The first electromagnet has a first pole that is magnetically coupled to the first clutch member. The first clutch plates are driven apart from one another when the first electromagnet is operated to generate a magnetic field.
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