摘要 |
<p>In an actuation system having a pair of motors (10, 12) simultaneously operable for driving a movable member through a torque-summing gear box, there is a need to have a simply constructed minimal cost, light weight quick disconnect mechanism operable to disconnect a motor which has failed fixed so that the other motor can continue to operate. The quick disconnect mechanism utilizes a tapered jaw clutch (45, 48) connecting driving and driven elements (14, 33) in the drive train between the motor and the torque-summing gear box, a ball detent mechanism (54-56) for holding the clutch either engaged or disengaged and a short duty cycle solenoid (70).</p> |