POWER ACTUATOR HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:CA2353472C

    公开(公告)日:2008-02-05

    申请号:CA2353472

    申请日:1999-12-02

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: The present application discloses a power actuator for a latch assembly. The power actuator has a motor (70) having a rotatable motor output member (94) and a clutch assembly (50). The clutch assembly has a rotatable clutch output member (48). A stamped, cup-shaped ferromagnetic coil casing (126) has a generally radially extending base wall and an annular side wall extending generally axially from the base wall. An annular ferromagnetic flux intensifying washer (160) is positioned adjacent to the base wall of the coil casing. An annular coil of electroconductive material is operable to selectively generate a magnetic field. The coil (112-118) is disposed within the casing with the side wall extending in surrounding relation with respect to the coi l such that the field generated by the coil flows generally radially through the base wall and generally axially through said side wall. A ferromagnetic armature (120) is in sliding relation with the annular coil and movable between (a) an engaged position wherein the armature couple s the motor output member and the clutch output member together so that energization of the motor rotatably drives the clutch outpu t member and (b) a disengaged position wherein the motor output member and the clutch output member are uncoupled to enable the clutch outpu t member to rotate without resistance from the motor. Selective energizing of the coil effects movement of the armature between th e engaged and disengaged positions thereof.

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    公开(公告)号:AT299619T

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-15

    申请号:AT99957788

    申请日:1999-12-02

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: The present application discloses a power actuator that has a motor having a rotatable motor output member and a clutch assembly. A stamped, cup-shape ferromagnetic coil casing has a generally radially extending base wall and an annular side wall extending generally axially from the base wall. An annular ferromagnetic flux intensifying washer is positioned adjacent to the base wall of the coil casing. An annular coil of electroconductive material is disposed within the casing with the side wall extending in surrounding relation with respect to the coil such that the field generated by the coil flows generally radially through the base wall and generally axially through said side wall. A ferromagnetic armature is in sliding relation with the annular coil and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

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    发明专利
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    公开(公告)号:BR9915954A

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-13

    申请号:BR9915954

    申请日:1999-12-02

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: The present application discloses a power actuator that has a motor having a rotatable motor output member and a clutch assembly. A stamped, cup-shape ferromagnetic coil casing has a generally radially extending base wall and an annular side wall extending generally axially from the base wall. An annular ferromagnetic flux intensifying washer is positioned adjacent to the base wall of the coil casing. An annular coil of electroconductive material is disposed within the casing with the side wall extending in surrounding relation with respect to the coil such that the field generated by the coil flows generally radially through the base wall and generally axially through said side wall. A ferromagnetic armature is in sliding relation with the annular coil and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

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    发明专利
    未知

    公开(公告)号:BR9912583A

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-08

    申请号:BR9912583

    申请日:1999-07-12

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: A vehicle door lock assembly has a latch (12) for mounting on a vehicle door. The latch (12) has at least one release lever for effecting releasing of the latch and at least one locking lever (14) for locking the latch, disabling the release lever, and unlocking the latch, enabling the release lever. A compound linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) operatively engages the locking lever (14). A lock cylinder (30, 130) has a spindle (28) which engages the linkage. The spindle (28) rotates in response to keyed rotation of a matched key being received by the lock cylinder (30; 130) which drives the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) to effect movement of the locking lever (14). The spindle (28) is axially slidable to disengage the spindle from the linkage. A hollow shield (34) shrouds the locking lever (14), the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) and the engagement between the linkage and the spindle (28), preventing access thereto. If the spindle is removed, the linkage will pivot away preventing manipulation thereof. The hollow shield (34) also separates the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) from the lock cylinder opening further minimizing unauthorized manipulation of the locking lever.

    VEHICLE DOOR LOCK WITH IMPROVED ANTI-THEFT FEATURES

    公开(公告)号:CA2338574A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-02-10

    申请号:CA2338574

    申请日:1999-07-12

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: A vehicle door lock assembly has a latch (12) for mounting on a vehicle door . The latch (12) has at least one release lever for effecting releasing of the latch and at least one locking lever (14) for locking the latch, disabling t he release lever, and unlocking the latch, enabling the release lever. A compou nd linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) operatively engages the locking lever (14). A lock cylinder (30, 130) has a spindle (28) which engages the linkage. The spindle (28) rotates in response to keyed rotation of a matched key being received b y the lock cylinder (30; 130) which drives the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) to effect movement of the locking lever (14). The spindle (28) is axially slidable to disengage the spindle from the linkage. A hollow shield (34) shrouds the locking lever (14), the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) and the engagement between the linkage and the spindle (28), preventing access thereto. If the spindle is removed, the linkage will pivot away preventing manipulation thereof. The hollow shield (34) also separates the linkage (20, 24; 20, 124) from the lock cylinder opening further minimizing unauthorized manipulation of the locking lever.

    Power actuator having an electromagnetic clutch assembly

    公开(公告)号:AU1540600A

    公开(公告)日:2000-06-19

    申请号:AU1540600

    申请日:1999-12-02

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: The present application discloses a power actuator that has a motor having a rotatable motor output member and a clutch assembly. A stamped, cup-shape ferromagnetic coil casing has a generally radially extending base wall and an annular side wall extending generally axially from the base wall. An annular ferromagnetic flux intensifying washer is positioned adjacent to the base wall of the coil casing. An annular coil of electroconductive material is disposed within the casing with the side wall extending in surrounding relation with respect to the coil such that the field generated by the coil flows generally radially through the base wall and generally axially through said side wall. A ferromagnetic armature is in sliding relation with the annular coil and movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position.

    POWER ACTUATOR HAVING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:CA2353472A1

    公开(公告)日:2000-06-08

    申请号:CA2353472

    申请日:1999-12-02

    Applicant: ATOMA INT CORP

    Abstract: The present application discloses a power actuator for a latch assembly. The power actuator has a motor (70) having a rotatable motor output member (94) and a clutch assembly (50). The clutch assembly has a rotatable clutch outpu t member (48). A stamped, cup-shaped ferromagnetic coil casing (126) has a generally radially extending base wall and an annular side wall extending generally axially from the base wall. An annular ferromagnetic flux intensifying washer (160) is positioned adjacent to the base wall of the coi l casing. An annular coil of electroconductive material is operable to selectively generate a magnetic field. The coil (112-118) is disposed within the casing with the side wall extending in surrounding relation with respect to the coil such that the field generated by the coil flows generally radial ly through the base wall and generally axially through said side wall. A ferromagnetic armature (120) is in sliding relation with the annular coil an d movable between (a) an engaged position wherein the armature couples the mot or output member and the clutch output member together so that energization of the motor rotatably drives the clutch output member and (b) a disengaged position wherein the motor output member and the clutch output member are uncoupled to enable the clutch output member to rotate without resistance fr om the motor. Selective energizing of the coil effects movement of the armature between the engaged and disengaged positions thereof.

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