Patent ID: 9222523
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A dual-mode torque delivery apparatus for transferring a torque from a first unit to a second unit, said apparatus comprising: a) a drive coupler for delivering said torque through rotation about a drive axis, said drive coupler being mounted on said first unit; b) a driven coupler having a driven axis and being mounted on said second unit, said driven coupler being arranged for engaging with said drive coupler along an engagement direction substantially orthogonal to said driven axis; c) a lateral displacement means for moving said first unit mounted with said drive coupler along said engagement direction to achieve a first-order coaxial alignment between said drive axis and said driven axis; d) a torque delivery drive for rotating said drive coupler about said drive axis after said first-order coaxial alignment is achieved to couple said drive coupler to said driven coupler and transfer said torque about said driven axis; whereby said torque has two modes, an alignment mode, and a functional mode.