Adjustable torque controlling mechanism
US4901610A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25B23/1427
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ajustable torque controlling mechanism has a drive shaft for driving connection with a member to be driven and a torque releasable clutch connected with the shaft and including a wear resistant torque sensitive ball detent release device and a compression spring rate adjusting arangement including radial arms on the clutch co-acting with generally ellipsoidal control edges carried by the housing surrounding the shaft.
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