Roller clutch actuator
US4361216A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D15/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An actuator system for a two-way overrunning roller clutch system includes a resilient torque transfer element which couples a wheel spindle and an aactuator ring. The torque transfer element minimizes potential damage due to misalignment between actuator and spindle parts. The actuator ring is banded by coiled garter springs to provide for frictional resilient engagement thereof with a clutch friction ring, the latter having its external circumference in mating contact with the internal circumference of the actuator ring. The degree of friction between the actuator and friction rings is controlled by garter spring tension to produce desired clutch actuation response.
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