Clutch
US10006496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2023/123
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A friction clutch (1) with an inner ring (2) arranged about a rotary axis (d) and an outer ring (3) arranged coaxially in reference thereto, as well as an elastic intermediate ring (3) arranged between these two in a radially limited fashion, with the inner ring (2) and the intermediate ring (4) resting on each other via a ramp arrangement (9) arranged and acting bi-directionally in the circumferential direction. In order to embody the clutch (1) easily and cost-effectively, segments (13) pointing radially outwardly and arranged distributed over the perimeter form in connection with a radial displacement of the intermediate rings (4) relative to the outer ring (3) a positive connection (22) in the circumferential direction with the radial displacement of the intermediate ring (4) being provided with a ramp arrangement (12) effective in the axial direction and switched by an axial displacement of the inner ring (2) in reference to the intermediate ring (4).
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