Patent classifications
F16D43/204
Electromechanical strut with integrated flex coupling and slip device and clutch/coupling assembly therefor
An electromechanical strut is provided for moving a pivotal closure member between an open position and a closed position relative to a motor vehicle body. The electromechanical strut includes a housing connected to one of the closure member and the motor vehicle body. An extensible shaft is connected to the other of the closure member and the motor vehicle body for slidable movement relative to the housing. A motor-gear assembly operably drives a rotatable power screw. A drive mechanism converts rotary motion of the power screw into linear motion of the extensible shaft to move the extensible shaft between a retracted position corresponding to the closed position of the closure member and an extended position corresponding to the open position of the closure member. A clutch/coupling assembly is operably disposed between the motor-gear assembly and the power screw and integrates a slip clutch device and a flexible coupling into a common unit.
Torque Transmission Mechanism
This torque transmission mechanism (1) includes a transmission mechanism portion (2) that includes an input shaft (21), an output shaft (22), and an intermediate portion (23) including a connection portion (23b). The torque transmission mechanism includes a limiting mechanism portion (3) that is capable of switching between a connection state where the limiting mechanism portion is connected to the connection portion and limits rotation of the intermediate portion and a disconnection state where the limiting mechanism portion is disconnected from the connection portion and allows the rotation of the intermediate portion, and switches to the disconnection state when torque of at least a predetermined value acts in the connection state.
Torque Transmission Mechanism
This torque transmission mechanism (1) includes a transmission mechanism portion (2) that includes an input shaft (21), an output shaft (22), and an intermediate portion (23) including a connection portion (23b). The torque transmission mechanism includes a limiting mechanism portion (3) that is capable of switching between a connection state where the limiting mechanism portion is connected to the connection portion and limits rotation of the intermediate portion and a disconnection state where the limiting mechanism portion is disconnected from the connection portion and allows the rotation of the intermediate portion, and switches to the disconnection state when torque of at least a predetermined value acts in the connection state.