Propeller driving assembly
US10077100B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H1/203
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A propeller driving assembly connected to an input shaft that is coupled to an engine is disclosed which has a roller clutch having an inner race and an outer race with the outer race connected to the input shaft, a release clutch connected to the input shaft, the release clutch having a ratchet wheel having a notch and a flyweight assembly for engaging or disengaging the notch, an outer shaft connected to the release clutch and the outer race, the outer shaft having a lower end connected to a first bevel gear, an inner shaft connected to the input shaft and the inner race, the inner shaft having a lower end connected to a second bevel gear, and a propeller shaft connected to the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear.
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