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Control method and control device for dog clutch

US9835209B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2017
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2048/106
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dog clutch includes: a first rotational member; a second rotational member; a clutch member; an electromagnetic coil; and a position detecting portion. A control method for the dog clutch, includes: supplying an exciting current to the electromagnetic coil when the clutch member is moved from the non-connecting position toward the connecting position; and promptly reducing the exciting current when the position detecting portion detects that the clutch member has moved to the connecting position.

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