Torque limiting accessory drive assembly
US6554113B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 20, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D41/206
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque-limiting accessory drive assembly comprising a pulley to transfer torque to an accessory drive system, a torque limiting device adapted to limit the maximum amount of transferred torque, and a one-way clutch assembly adapted to both selectively transfer torque and selectively interrupt torque transfer at predetermined times to the vehicle accessory drive.
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