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Re: Clutch system

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Originally Posted by Tristan Lall View Post
Just for the sake of discussion, is this electromagnetic bell a prohibited solenoid actuator? (I would say no, because its geometry is inconsistent with a solenoid.)
I would expect the GDC to rule it illegal. The geometry might be inconsistent with the typical electric solenoid actuator, but the action is close enough that I think it meets the intent of the prohibition.