192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Operators
Patent
1994-07-15
1996-04-02
Lorence, Richard M.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Operators
192 75, 192103B, F16D 4318, F16D 1318
Patent
active
055032613
ABSTRACT:
A bi-directional centrifugal clutch is provided having a clutch drum, a driving clutch member adapted to be rotatably driven in first and second directions. Drive pins mounted on the driving clutch member are operable for driving the driven clutch member in both directions. First and second clutch shoes each define slots for receiving the drive pins. A plurality of friction surfaces on the clutch shoes are adapted to engage the clutch drum selectively in accordance with rotation of the drive clutch member in the first and second directions. Each slot has opposite slot ends engaged in accordance with rotation of the drive plate in the first and second directions. Each clutch shoe is configured to effect pivotal movement about one of the drive pins in response to centrifugal forces. One friction surface on each clutch shoe engages the clutch drum when the drive plate is rotatably driven in the first direction and the other friction surface on each clutch shoe engages the clutch drum when the drive plate is rotatably driven in the second direction.
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Automotive Concepts Technology
Lorence Richard M.
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