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US 2026/0287025 A1Published application
Clutch with radial spring
AssigneeBoston Dynamics, Inc.
InventorsBrian Todd Dellon, Adam Henry Borrell, Christopher Robert LeBrun
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Abstract
A clutch assembly includes a first member for mechanically coupling to an output shaft. A first material is frictionally coupled to a first side surface of the first member. A second material is frictionally coupled to a second side surface of the first member. A compliant member is configured to apply an axial force on at least one of the first material and the second material. A radial spring least partially surrounds an exterior surface of the first member.
Claims20
A clutch assembly comprising:
- a first member configured to mechanically couple to an output shaft;
- a first material frictionally coupled to a first side surface of the first member;
- a second material frictionally coupled to a second side surface of the first member;
- a compliant member configured to apply an axial force to the first material and the second material;
- a torque transfer plate assembly coupled to the first material and disposed on a first side of the first member;
- a radial spring at least partially surrounding an exterior surface of the first member;
- and
- an output member coupled to the second material and disposed on a second side of the first member.
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A clutch assembly comprising:
- a first member;
- a first material frictionally coupled to a first side surface of the first member;
- a second material frictionally coupled to a second side surface of the first member;
- a compliant member configured to apply an axial force to the first material and the second material;
- and
- a radial spring at least partially surrounding an exterior surface of the first member,
- wherein the radial spring comprises a tolerance ring including a bushing lining.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.