Electromagnetic cone clutch with ball torque booster
CA 1182058 A · Owner: Facet Enterprises, Inc. · Inventors: Miller, Donald L.
Overview
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A single surface electromagnetic cone clutch or braking device is disclosed which transmits torque from an input shaft to a drive plate member through a plurality of spherical members, to a conical friction ring member and then to the output member. The spherical members are located in mutually opposing conical recesses within the drive plate member and an annular flange which is secured to the friction ring member. The clutch engaging forces are Increased by the camming action of the spherical members in the conical recesses. The drive plate member also has a flexing member which permits the drive plate member to flex axially in order to minimize backlash noise associated with spherical …
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- Granted February 5, 1985. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 5, 2002.
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