Control method and control device for dog clutch
US9835209B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2037 |
Classification
- 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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