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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 23, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2006
Applicants:
John A. Schenkel, Iii, Ft. Wayne, IN (US);
Michael J. Hornbrook, Butler, IN (US);
Mark L. Beakas, Auburn, IN (US);
Inventors:
John A. Schenkel, III, Ft. Wayne, IN (US);
Michael J. Hornbrook, Butler, IN (US);
Mark L. Beakas, Auburn, IN (US);
Assignee:
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 67/02 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An electromagnetic brake for an input shaft of a vehicle transmission is disclosed. The brake includes an armature separated from an electromagnetic coil pole face by a controlled air gap. A spring release feature ensures precise armature disengagement when the brake is deactivated. A wear compensation feature maintains uniformity of the air gap.