Automatic locking clutch
US4192411A · kind A · utility
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29Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 5, 1978 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D43/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch for engaging a driving member with a driven member automatically upon application of torque to rotate the driving member in either direction, for maintaining engagement in either the drive or coast mode of operation and during the transition between drive and coast, for maintaining engagement in either forward or reverse operation and during the transition between forward and reverse, and for disengaging automatically upon interruption of the torque and slight rotation in the opposite direction.
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