Automatically actuated disconnect couplings
US10132369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2500/5102
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automatic disconnect coupling includes a retainer and a biasing member. The biasing member is coupled to the retainer and is arranged to communicate excitation from a generator input member to the retainer. The retainer and the biasing member have a fundamental frequency tuned to the rotational speed of the generator input member to automatically disconnect the input member from a drive member when rotating unbalance of the input member exceeds a predetermined level.
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