192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Operators
Patent
1989-11-01
1991-05-14
Herrmann, Allan D.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Operators
192105F, 192103A, 192103F, 192 83, F16D 4312
Patent
active
050148419
ABSTRACT:
A clutch adjustment and lockup system is disclosed. The system is adapted for use with a centrifugally actuated friction clutch of the type wherein clutch plates and clutch disks are engageable with each other. The conventional friction clutch includes a weight support member having apertures concentric with the plates and disks and is interlocked with the plate for rotation therewith. The conventional support member includes a plurality of pivotable weights causing the plate to frictionally engage the disk upon rotation of the support member. Springs are provided to counteract the weights, thereby resisting frictional engagement of the plates and disks until a predetermined speed is achieved. The improved adjusting system allows remote setting of the speed at which the plates frictionally engage the disk while the vehicle is moving and a lockup system provides increased frictional engagement of the clutch plate and disks.
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Herrmann Allan D.
Pitts Andrea
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