Mechanism for transmitting a torque applied to a handle and a method for operating a mechanism for transmitting a torque applied to a handle
US10260254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H25/18
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a mechanism (10) for transmitting a torque applied to a handle (12). The mechanism (10) comprises a torque transmitter (18). The torque transmitter (18) is for transmitting the torque applied to the handle (12) coupled thereto. The mechanism (10) comprises a torque transmitter stop (40) within the housing (14). The torque transmitter (18) and the torque transmitter stop (40) are cooperatively arranged for the torque transmitter stop (40) and the torque transmitter (18) to engage to arrest a torque transmitter rotation. The torque transmitter (18) and the torque transmitter stop (40) are cooperatively arranged for the torque transmitter stop (40) and the torque transmitter (18) to disengage when the torque so applied exceeds a predetermined torque value. Also disclosed herein is a method for operating the mechanism (10) for transmitting a torque applied to the handle (12).
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