Clutch system

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2006-09-12

2006-09-12

Lorence, Richard M. (Department: 3681)

192 clutches and power-stop control

Clutches

Operators

C192S085060, C192SDIG002

Reexamination Certificate

active

07104382

ABSTRACT:
A clutch system may include in certain embodiments a clutch body attached to a drive member such as a drive pulley, wherein the clutch body may be removed from the drive member without disassembling the clutch body. In various embodiments, the clutch body may include two clutch plates which enclose a spring-loaded pneumatic reciprocating assembly that in operation causes the plates to selectively separate and engage one another. In certain embodiments, the clutch body may be readily attached to a associated drive pulley in a single step by installation of a single set of fasteners.

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