Resettable electro-mechanical cam actuated shaft disconnect for generators
US10941842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disconnect assembly for an input shaft and an output shaft includes a sleeve configured to be disposed about the input shaft and the output shaft. A cam is disposed about the sleeve. A cam follower is configured to contact the cam. An interfacing element is configured to operatively interface the sleeve, the input shaft, and the output shaft. The sleeve, the cam, the cam follower, and the interfacing element are configured to move between a respective connect position and a respective disconnect position.
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