Disengageable one-way directional sprag clutch
US11796015B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2041/0603
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive system includes an inner race member and an outer race member. A first disengageable sprag clutch is disposed between the inner race member and the outer race member, the first disengageable sprag clutch having a drive direction and a freewheeling direction. A second disengageable sprag clutch is disposed between the inner race member and the outer race member, the second disengageable sprag clutch having a drive direction and a freewheeling direction that are opposite the drive direction and the freewheeling direction of the first disengageable sprag clutch.
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