Abstract:
An electromagnetic clutch assembly may include a first clutch plate, a second clutch plate, and a synchronizer. The second clutch plate may define an aperture. A portion of the synchronizer may be configured to extend through the aperture. In the absence of a magnetic field, the first clutch plate and the first surface of the second clutch plate may define an air gap and the portion of the synchronizer may extend into the air gap. In response to a first magnetic field, the portion of the synchronizer may contact the first clutch plate. In response to a second magnetic field, the portion of the synchronizer may translate in the aperture toward the second clutch plate and the first clutch plate and the second clutch plate may close the air gap.
Abstract:
A power transmission device that transmits a rotational driving force outputted from a driving source to a target device to be driven includes: a driving rotor rotated by the rotational driving force; a driven rotor that rotates with a rotary shaft of the target device; and a connection member. The connection member has a plate shape extending perpendicular to the rotary shaft. The connection member is connected at least one of the driving rotor and the driven rotor, and is capable of connecting the driving rotor and the driven rotor to each other. The connection member has a through hole, and the driven rotor has an overlapping portion disposed overlapping with the through hole when viewed in the axial direction of the rotary shaft.
Abstract:
An image forming apparatus includes an output shaft including a columnar part and a D cut part connected to the columnar part and having a D section, and an electromagnetic clutch including a cylindrical member fitted to the output shaft. The image forming apparatus further includes a key member. The key member includes a conductive member. When the D cut part of the output shaft is employed as an insertion tip side and the output shaft has been inserted to the cylindrical member from one side in an axial direction, the key member is configured to fill a space between the sectional circular part of the inner peripheral surface of the cylindrical member and the D cut part of the output shaft.
Abstract:
A fail-safe friction clutch assembly for a vehicle accessory, particularly to drive a vehicle cooling pump, and more particularly as part of a dual mode drive for a cooling pump, together with an electric motor. The friction clutch assembly includes a friction plate member connected to a central rotatable shaft member used for operating the vehicle accessory. A pair of friction lining members are positioned on opposite sides of the friction plate member. An armature member is spring biased to axially force the friction plate member and friction lining member against a housing or cover which is rotating at input speed. A solenoid assembly is used to overcome the spring bias and pull the armature and friction plate member away from the housing.
Abstract:
An electromagnetic clutch device for a compressor includes a crank shaft with an inner shaft end accommodated in a compressor housing and with an outer shaft end projecting axially out of the compressor housing. A pulley assembly has a rotor body and a pulley. The rotor body accommodates a coil housing and is rotatably supported on the compressor housing by a pulley bearing. The coil housing includes a radially inner annular wall, a radially outer annular wall, and a bottom an axial end of the coil housing proximate the inner shaft end. An armature plate is connected to the outer shaft end in an axially displaceable manner and rotates with the crank shaft. The outer surfaces of the inner annular wall and the outer annular wall of the coil housing have a greater distance from one another near the bottom of the coil housing than proximate the axially open end.
Abstract:
Electromagnetic clutch having an electromagnetic coil 42 that causes magnetic attraction between a rotor and an armature is wound around bobbin 41. The bobbin includes: an inner wall 41d and an outer wall 41d, which extend opposite toward a bimetal; and an inner abutment portion 41g and an outer abutment portion 41f, which extend from each extension end of the inner wall 41d and the outer wall 41e toward inner and outer opening edges of a ring case 43 for accommodating the bobbin 41. The inner abutment portion 41f and the outer abutment portion 41g abut the inner and outer opening edges of the ring case 43, by which the bobbin 41 is positioned and accommodated in the ring case 43. In addition, a bridge wire 52 is stretched at the same height on the inner wall 41d and the outer wall 41e.
Abstract:
An electromagnetic clutch includes: a rotor 1 including therein an electromagnetic coil 16; and an armature 2 facing the rotor 1 and caused to be attached to the rotor 1 by a magnetic force of the electromagnetic coil 16. By excitation of the electromagnetic coil 16, a magnetic circuit M1 from the rotor 1 back to the rotor 1 through a first armature plate 21, an intermediate layer 22, a second armature plate 23, the intermediate layer 22, and the first armature plate 21 is formed when the rotor 1 and the armature 2 are not in contact, and a magnetic circuit M2 from the rotor 1 back to the rotor 1 through the first armature plate 21, a part 13a between adjacent slits 14 of the rotor 1, and the first armature plate 21 is formed when the rotor 1 and the armature 2 are in contact.
Abstract:
An electromagnetic clutch apparatus includes: a rotational shaft rotatable for an input and output of a rotational driving force; a rotor integrally rotated with the rotational shaft about an axis and provided with a plurality of magnetic poles each having a first polarity and a second polarity being different from the first polarity, the first and second polarities of the magnetic poles being arranged alternately along a circumferential direction of the rotor; an armature supported to be rotatable relative to the rotor; a rotational member rotated for the one of the input and output of the rotational driving force relative to the armature; an exciting coil stored in the rotor and generating magnetic flux so that the rotor electromagnetically attracts the armature; and a magnetic flux detecting element arranged to face the magnetic poles along a direction of the axis so as to detect magnetic flux of the magnetic poles.
Abstract:
A lightweight electromagnetic clutch adaptable for use with an air conditioning compressor including a rotatable electromagnetic coil and pulley assembly and an armature plate forming part of a magnetic flux circuit. An annular dish-shaped member is joined in back-to-back relation with a rotatable coil housing to provide a unitary flux carrying driven structure with the radially outer portion of each defining a driven pulley belt receiving groove. The radially inner portion of the dish-shaped member together with the coil housing inner wall and a support casing fixed tubular extension define a bearing cavity wherein the dish-shaped member and the bearing provide, with the housing, composite flux paths for the magnetic circuit.
Abstract:
An electromagnet for brakes and clutches having outer and inner poles and an electrical coil for creating a magnetic field between these poles is provided having a circumferential gap in the forward portion of the outer pole. The gap reduces the flux density over the forward portion of the magnet face while increasing the flux density over the rearward portion. The variable flux density over the magnet face thus establishes an unbalance of forces attracting the magnet toward the armature plate causing the magnet to engage the armature plate heel first thereby eliminating "squeal" caused by magnet gouging and two plane wear of the magnet's friction face.