Adjustable friction clutch

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1982-12-17

1985-02-26

Levy, Stuart S.

Rotary shafts, gudgeons, housings, and flexible couplings for ro

Overload release coupling

Torque transmitted via frictional engagement of planar...

192 56R, 192110R, F16D 702

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045015708

ABSTRACT:
A friction clutch wherein the area pressures on the friction linings can be adjusted within a predetermined range while ensuring an even distribution thereof is provided with an adjustable supporting ring acting to vary the spring pressure within said clutch, the adjustable supporting ring being provided on the surface of the clutch housing and having tongues which point radially outwardly but which extend at an oblique angle to the axis of the clutch which may be turned in one or another direction in order to increase or decrease the nominal torque of the clutch.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2872794 (1959-02-01), Slomer
patent: 2960852 (1960-11-01), Schroter et al.

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