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Over clamping protection method and clamping mechanism therefor

US10006543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2012
Grant dateJun 26, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H15/38
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method where the spin factor is looked up in a table; the slip factor is measured and the clamping pressure is adjusted to achieve a slip/spin ratio provided in a desired range is described herein. According to another aspect, an active mechanical clamping mechanism using a longitudinally movable contact point is also described.

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