BIMETAL COIL ASSEMBLY FOR FAN DRIVE

摘要

A system and method of anchoring a bimetal coil member on a viscous clutch fan drive. An adjustable channeled retainer member together with a silicone or silicone-type material is used to anchor the free end of the bimetal coil member.

主权项

1. A system for anchoring a bimetal coil member or a fan drive comprising:
a viscous clutch fan drive comprising a housing, having a fluid reservoir and a fluid working chamber; a bimetal coil valve actuation mechanism comprising a bimetal coil member and a rotatable valve member; said bimetal coil member including a free end; an adjustable retainer member positioned on said housing for anchoring said free end; and a curable material applied to said free end positioned in said adjustable retainer member.