Coupling assembly and ratcheting locking member for use therein
US11739801B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D41/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling assembly includes first and second coupling members, a locking member, and a blocking structure. The locking member may be a strut, a pawl, or the like. The locking member is disposed between the coupling members and is movable between coupling and uncoupling positions. The coupling position is characterized by abutting-engagement of the locking member with each coupling member. The uncoupling position is characterized by non-abutting engagement of the locking member with at least the first coupling member. The blocking structure is associated with at least one of the first coupling member and the locking member. The blocking structure prevents the locking member from entering the coupling position, and thereby prevents abutting engagement of the locking member with the first coupling member, while rotation of the first coupling member in an engagement direction relative to the second coupling member is above a predetermined rotational speed.
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