Patent · US Expired

Flywheel for a construction machine

US4171147A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 12, 1978
Grant dateOct 16, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 12, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2128
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A construction machine is provided with a flywheel having a torque limiter which permits the flywheel to slip when a rotationally driven cutting tool of the machine is halted. The torque limiter is spring loaded to eliminate the need for adjustment which might otherwise be occasioned by wear.

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