Method and apparatus for securing a torque applying device
US4807727A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 1987 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2063
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for securing an electric brake/clutch (14) against rotation relative to a stationary member (10). A preferred system includes an anti-rotation lever (26) attached to and extending from a brake/clutch housing (16). Anti-rotation lever (26) includes a flange (32) at its free end. Flange (32) is situated between a pair of spaced opposed rubber bumpers (34) attached to stationary member (10). Thus, torque applied to the housing (16) of brake/clutch (14) is transmitted through anti-rotation lever (26), rubber bumper (34), and ultimately to stationary member (10). The distance between rubber bumpers (34) exceeds the thickness of flange (32), whereby anti-rotation lever (26) and housing (16) can radially float relative to stationary member (10), thereby permitting "runout" of brake/clutch assembly (14).
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