192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Operators
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Bonck, Rodney H. (Department: 3681)
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Operators
C192S070251, C192S070300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06843355
ABSTRACT:
A clutch is provided that includes a sleeve having a retainer movable along a rotational axis. A clutch member, such as an adjusting ring, is movable along the rotational axis. The clutch member includes a perch spaced from the rotational axis protruding from a surface on the clutch member. The perch includes first and second opposing outer walls with the second outer wall extending from the surface on an angle toward the first outer wall. A lever including a portion having a slot is supported on the perch by the slot. The slot includes first and second opposing inner walls proximate to the first and second outer walls, respectively, with the first inner wall forming an apex with a first face of the lever adjacent to the surface. The apex defines a lever fulcrum about which the lever pivots. A connector secured to the clutch member with a portion of the second end portion arranged between the connector and the clutch member for retaining the second portion against the surface.
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Abusamra Muneer
Morford Ronald B.
Szadkowski Andrzej
Bonck Rodney H.
Cohen & Pontani, Lieberman & Pavane
ZF Sachs AG
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