Patent · US Expired

Helical spring clutch

US3966024A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 1975
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 23, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D67/02
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A disc brake retards the motion of the normally stationary output member of a helical spring clutch and serves to brake the rotary input member of the clutch to a gradual stop when a coiled helical spring is contracted to couple the output member to the input member.

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