FRICTION CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A friction clutch comprising:
a first clutch member, the first clutch member being formed of a first magnetically susceptible material; a second clutch member; a plurality of first clutch plates axially slidably and non-rotatably coupled to the first clutch member, the first clutch plates being formed of a second magnetically susceptible material; a plurality of second clutch plates axially slidably and non-rotatably coupled to the second clutch member, the second clutch plates being interleaved with the first clutch plates; and a first electromagnet having a first pole that is magnetically coupled to the first clutch member, wherein the first clutch plates are driven apart from one another when the first electromagnet is operated to generate a magnetic field.