Torque limiter
US4944379A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D43/215
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanical device for limiting the maximum torque transferred from a driving shaft to a driven power transmission element including an adapter which rotates fully around a power transmission element; a sleeve firmly affixed to and rotating with the driving shaft; a high friction clutch element pressed between the sleeve and the adapter; and a shear pin connecting the sleeve and the adapter, and providing a compressive force on the clutch element.
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