Clutch assembly
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Aug 8, 2017
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Feb 12, 2015
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Apr 10, 2013
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Abstract
In an aspect, a clutch assembly is provided that uses an electromagnet to generate a magnetic circuit which drives an armature to a position whereat it engages the clutch to operatively connect a rotating member to a stationary member. In embodiments wherein the armature initially rotates with the rotating member, the magnetic circuit passes through the stationary member. In embodiments wherein the armature is initially stationary, the magnetic circuit extends through the rotating member.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP | WOODBRIDGE ONTARIO L4L 5T7 |
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- 2013 Application Filing Year
- B60K Class
- 1617 Applications Filed
- 1469 Patents Issued To-Date
- 90.85 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Boyes, Andrew M | Aurora, CA | 26 | 303 |
# of filed Patents : 26 Total Citations : 303 | |||
Desouza-Coelho, Jason R | Markham, CA | 4 | 31 |
# of filed Patents : 4 Total Citations : 31 | |||
Staniewicz, Zbyslaw | Mississauga, CA | 24 | 500 |
# of filed Patents : 24 Total Citations : 500 | |||
Yazigi, Bashar | Woodbridge, CA | 5 | 31 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 31 |
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- 2 Citation Count
- B60K Class
- 15.87 % this patent is cited more than
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