Material compactor utilizing a power transmission mechanism
US4436030A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 1982 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/08
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A novel mechanical power coupling means employed 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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