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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 03, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2012
James A. Pardee, Janesville, WI (US);
George P. Gill, Caledonia, IL (US);
James A. Pardee, Janesville, WI (US);
George P. Gill, Caledonia, IL (US);
Warner Electric Technology LLC, Braintree, MA (US);
Abstract
A rotational coupling device is configured for vertical orientation. The device includes a hub disposed about a rotational axis. A rotor is supported on, and configured for rotation about, the hub and defines a radially extending wall. An armature is supported on the hub for rotation therewith and axially spaced from the wall. Clutch plates are disposed between the rotor wall and armature and rotatably coupled to the rotor or armature. A field shell is disposed on an opposite side of the rotor wall from the armature and houses a conductor. The armature and clutch plates move in a first axial direction towards the rotor wall when the conductor is energized and in a second axial direction when the conductor is subsequently deenergized. At least one of the hub and rotor defines means for limiting movement of a corresponding one of the clutch plates in the second axial direction.