Torque limiting clutches for power transfer units

Rotary shafts – gudgeons – housings – and flexible couplings for ro – Overload release coupling – Torque transmitted via resiliently biased positive drive...

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C475S204000

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07611414

ABSTRACT:
A power transfer unit is provided with a torque limiting assembly that limits the torque transferred to driveline components when torque peaks occur. The power transfer unit can include, a first shaft, a second output shaft receiving drive torque, a second output shaft, and a torque transfer mechanism. The torque transfer mechanism includes a coupling member and a biasing member. The coupling member is located between a driving member and a driven member and provides selective engagement therebetween when in an engaged position. The driving member and/or the driven member includes a recess therein receiving a portion of the coupling member when in the engaged position. The biasing member urges the coupling member and the driving member and/or driven member into the engaged position.

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