Patent · US Expired

Adjustable torque controlling mechanism

US4901610A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 7, 1988
Grant dateFeb 20, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 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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