Patent ID: 6786314
Filing Date: 2004-09-07
Classification: B60K,F16D,F16H

Abstract:
An electromagnetic clutch structure for use in a driving force distribution system comprising:a first electromagnetic clutch for transmitting torque from a right output shaft connected to a right driven wheel to a left output shaft connected to a left driven wheel; and a second electromagnetic clutch for transmitting torque from the left output shaft connected to the left driven wheel to the right output shaft connected to the right driven wheel, wherein the selective operation of the first and second electromagnetic clutches transmits torque from the output shaft on the inside of a turn to the output shaft on the outside of the turn; a core housing a first coil and a second coil; wherein the first electromagnetic clutch comprises a first armature placed on the right side of the core housing the first coil; and wherein the second electromagnetic clutch comprises a second armature placed on the left side of the core housing the second coil.