Mechanical clutch

Details Mechanical clutch Mechanical clutch

1993-12-10

1995-08-08

Lorence, Richard M.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Clutches

Torque responsive

192108, 464 38, F16D 700

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active

054390869

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a mechanical clutch which limits transmission of torque to a desired, predetermined maximum torque from a first clutch plate to a second clutch plate. More specifically, the mechanical clutch includes at least one stepper member, preferably three or more evenly spaced stepper members, which transmit the torque from a first clutch plate to a second clutch plate providing a desired maximum torque is not exceeded. However, if the desired maximum torque is exceeded, the stepper member will rotate and move between the clutch plates so that the torque to the second clutch plate does not exceed the desired maximum torque. The desired maximum torque is set by the axial force compressing the stepper member between the clutch plates and when the applied torque to the first clutch plate exceeds the desired torque, the stepper member will rotate between the clutch plates rather than transmit that torque to the second clutch plate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1683715 (1928-09-01), Erban
patent: 2927672 (1960-03-01), Banner

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