Torsional damper with intermediate member for rendering springs inoperative at low torque
US4698045A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 1985 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/1238
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torsional damper device comprises an intermediate member responsive to centrifugal force. At low values of torque, beyond a predetermined critical rotation speed, it causes to become operative an elastic intermediate member which is normally inoperative at such low values of torque. This intermediate member comprises at least one flange which, by way of a toothed portion, is selectively interlocked with the hub. By way of a bearing lug, it is adapted to act on the elastic member concerned.
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