US 2014/0209427 A1 · FAN CLUTCH SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ACCESSING COMPONENTS OF THE FAN CLUTCH SYSTEM

Abstract

Some embodiments of a fan clutch system for use in a vehicle can provide efficient access to one or more components for inspection and service even after the fan clutch system is installed in the vehicle. In particular embodiments, the fan clutch system can include a fan clutch device and a coil retainer assembly that are removably mounted to a right-angle gear box assembly in a manner that permits a technician to accessing at least one component for inspection, repair, or replacement. The coil retainer assembly may at least partially house an electromagnetic coil for selective activation. The system may further include a fan clutch device removably mounted to the drive member of the gear box assembly.

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Dependent claims

A multi-speed fan clutch system, comprising:

a right-angle gear box assembly that transfers rotational motion from a drive pulley about a first axis to rotational motion of a drive shaft about a second axis that is generally transverse to the first axis;
a coil retainer assembly removably mounted to a housing component of the right-angle gear box assembly and at least partially housing a first electromagnetic coil and a second electromagnetic coil, the first and second electromagnetic coils being generally coaxial with one another and being configured for separate activation;
and
a multi-speed fan clutch device mounted adjacent to the coil retainer assembly along a portion of the drive shaft extending from the right-angle gear box assembly.

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Fan clutch system and method for accessing components of the fan clutch system

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Fan clutch system and method for accessing components of the fan clutch system

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Abstract

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