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Rotational transmission device

US5542514A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1994
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D47/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A rotation transmission device which has a driving member, a driven member, engaging elements mounted between them, and a device for mechanically changing over the transmission and cut-off of turning effort and which restricts the operation of the changeover device as necessary. Between the outer ring as a driven member and the inner member as a driving member, a retainer holding the sprags spaced from one another is mounted. In the inner member are housed a solenoid and a coupling member engaging the outer ring. The solenoid is actuated by contact of a brush against a slip ring, so that the coupling member couples the outer ring with the inner member, thus causing the sprags to be inoperative.

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