Power transmission mechanism
US4353263A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 1979 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19847
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel mechanical power coupling means employable with a novel material compacting apparatus and utilizing either reciprocal or continuous drive inputs with the coupling means. In the preferred compacting apparatus embodiment a reciprocal drive is used such that the compactor is powered by both reciprocating movements of the input shaft. The compactor may be driven in a variety of speed/torque arrangements using the novel coupling means. The coupling means includes a wrapped spring clutch which automatically engages the highest speed mechanical arrangement capable of overcoming the load on the output shaft.
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