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US 2026/0210413 A1Published application
Compact rotary clutch configuration utilizing stacked laminations
AssigneeESTAT Actuation, Inc.
InventorsKirby A. Witte, Stuart B. Diller
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Abstract
A compact rotary clutch may include a plurality of clutch units in a stacked configuration. Each clutch unit comprises an electrode and a reinforcing structure capable of transmitting a load. Electrical connections may be established between the clutch units in the clutch to permit control of the clutch, which can operate in an engaged and disengaged states. Control of the clutch units may also permit slipping or attenuated relative rotation of input and output elements connected to the clutch.
Claims23
An electroadhesive clutch comprising:
- a plurality of clutch units, wherein each clutch unit comprises:
- a reinforcing structure,
- a first electrode,
- a second electrode, and
- a dielectric material disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode,
- wherein at least one of the first electrode and the second electrode is flexible.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.