Abstract: A rotational coupling device for use as a clutch and/or brake is provided having a construction enabling improved torque transfer characteristics. The device includes a rotor rotatably coupled to an input shaft and an armature coupled to an output member and configured for selective engagement with the rotor. The rotor includes a hub having a central bore into which the input shaft extends. A support member, such as a spacer or pulley hub is coupled to the rotor hub using an axially projecting lug and notch construction. The structure of the device provides greater clearance for the input shaft and may eliminate the need for keys on the support member.

Abstract: A rotational coupling device for use as a clutch and/or brake is provided having a modular construction enabling relatively easy variation of braking torque and having improved magnetic efficiency during brake engagement and release. The device includes one or more brake modules attached to a mounting bracket to vary braking torque. The brake modules include brake poles axially aligned with one portion of an armature. Permanent magnets are contained in one of the brake pole and the armature and axially aligned with the other providing a strong magnetic circuit. The mounting bracket is axially aligned with another portion of the armature, radially outward of the portion aligned with the brake pole. At least one of the mounting bracket and the aligned portion of the armature has a high magnetic reluctance providing a flux busting gap in the magnetic circuit that allows easier release of the brake.

Abstract: A rotational coupling device for use as a clutch and/or brake is provided having improved magnetic efficiency and structural integrity. A permanent magnet is coupled to one of a brake plate and an armature and axially aligned with a portion of the other for improved braking performance.

Abstract: A rotational coupling device for use as a clutch and/or brake is provided having improved magnetic efficiency and structural integrity. An electrical conduction assembly is disposed within a field shell between radially spaced inner and outer poles of the field shell. The assembly includes a conductor disposed within a shell having a radially extending flange that is disposed proximate the outer pole of the field shell and that is affixed to the field shell at a plurality of points.

Abstract: A rotational coupling device for use as a clutch and/or brake is provided having improved magnetic efficiency and structural integrity. A field shell and a rotor of the device each define radially spaced, axially extending inner and outer poles. The inner pole of the rotor is disposed radially outwardly of the inner pole of the field shell resulting in improved magnetic efficiency.