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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 03, 2013
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Daniel Robert Ouwenga, Battle Creek, MI (US);
Christopher W. Creager, Ypsilanti, MI (US);
Eaton Corporation, Cleveland, OH (US);
Abstract
A clutch assembly configured for use with a supercharger includes a first shaft supported for rotation within a clutch housing. A pulley is mounted on the first shaft. A clutch rotor is also mounted on the first shaft at a location that is axially spaced from the pulley. A clutch coil is supported within the clutch housing and positioned adjacent to a first face of the clutch rotor. A second shaft is supported for rotation relative to the first shaft and is coaxially aligned with the first shaft. A clutch armature is mounted on the second shaft and positioned adjacent to a second face of the clutch rotor. A supercharger system including the clutch assembly is also provided.