Patent · US Expired

Overrunning clutch spring

US4690390A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1986
Grant dateSep 1, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49611
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Increased thickness for the center two coils of an overrunning clutch spring is achieved by gradually increasing the lead a few degrees before and after the central crossover point (25). This affects the centrifugal balance of the spring less than an abrupt increase in thickness at the crossover point (25).

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