Inventors:
Kenneth Kasper - Baldwin NY, US
International Classification:
F16D011/04
Abstract:
Magnetic clutch assembly for use in a hybrid oil and gas burner and a hybrid oil and gas burner that incorporates such an assembly. The magnetic clutch assembly is between the fan motor and the oil pump in order to selectively operate the oil pump and thereby prevent any oil fuel from circulating during gas mode. The assembly includes a magnetic clutch having an electromagnet and a magnetic clutch shaft for coupling the magnetic clutch assembly to a shaft of the fan motor, an inner clutch plate that fits on a shaft of the oil pump, an outer clutch plate, and a magnetic clutch housing for securely placing the assembly between oil pump and fan motor. When the burner is switched to oil mode the magnetic clutch assembly engages the oil pump and in gas mode it disengages the oil pump. Oil pump breakdown and oil fire danger are reduced.