Torque limiter

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1991-03-13

1992-12-15

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Yieldability in gear trains

464 30, 464 37, 464 45, F16D 364, F16H 3510

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051706768

ABSTRACT:
A torque limiter suitable for use in a gear train is provided having at least one gear connected with a first driven member and another gear being connected with a motive source for transmitting torque from the motive source to the first driven member. One of the gears has an inner hub and an outer ring with spring means preventing relative motion between the hub and the ring unless a predetermined torque value is exceeded whereby the hub has angular rotation with respect to the ring.

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