摘要 |
A transfer clutch includes a magnetorheological actuator which controls operation of a ball screw operator for controlling the magnitude of clutch engagement force exerted on a multi-plate clutch assembly that is operably disposed between an input member and an output member. The magnetorheological actuator includes an electromagnetic coil, and a rotor having a first segment retained in a sealed chamber filled with magnetorheological fluid. The ball screw operator includes a threaded screw mounted on the output member and which is splined to a second segment of the rotor, a threaded nut, a plurality of balls retained between the aligned threads of the screw and nut, and a drag spring providing a predetermined drag force between the screw and the output member. The multi-plate clutch assembly includes a drum driven by the input member, a hub driving the output member, and a clutch pack operably disposed between the drum and hub.
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