Pawl clutch with pawl rejection feature
US11162543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D41/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pawl clutch may include a first member having at least one notch, and a second member. The first member and the second member may be configured to rotate relative to each other at a speed differential when the pawl clutch is disengaged. The pawl clutch may further comprise at least one pawl moveably retained to the second member and configured to engage the pawl clutch by engaging the notch of the first member. The notch of the first member may have one of a chamfered edge and a concave edge.
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