Torque-limiting clutch

Details Torque-limiting clutch Torque-limiting clutch

1983-11-09

1986-02-25

Chambers, A. Michael

192 clutches and power-stop control

Clutches

Torque responsive

192 89A, 192150, F16D 706

Patent

active

045723427

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a torque-limiting clutch. An engagement lock (2, 8, 9, 11, 12) and a friction clutch (6, 20-26) disengageable counter to the force of an axially acting spring are arranged in series in the force transmission path between the drive side (1) and the power take-off side (26) of the clutch. The engagement lock (2, 8, 9, 11, 12) is stressed by a second spring which, when the engagement lock has been disengaged, acts on a first portion of the adjustment travel only. Assigned to the locking device (9) of the engagement lock (2, 8, 9, 11, 12) is an ascending curve, the steepness of which is greater over the first portion of the adjustment travel than over the portion adjoining the latter. In this clutch, the limiting torque is determined solely by the second spring. Whereas the steepness of the first portion is chosen so that the engagement lock reacts after the limiting torque, the steepness of the second portion can be chosen, taking into account the two springs which are then activated simultaneously, so that the clutch can be disengaged easily and quickly.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2045086 (1936-06-01), Kastner
patent: 4467902 (1984-08-01), Girguis

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Torque-limiting clutch does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Torque-limiting clutch, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Torque-limiting clutch will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1008585