METB Operation:
With the current removed, the armature is disengaged from the magnet body. Release springs pull on the armature to assist holding this disengaged position.
When current is applied to the coil, a magnetic field is created. This causes the armature to over-ride the springs and slide on the splined output plate and become engaged with the magnet body. As the teeth engage, the load attached to the output plate is held.