Thermal disconnect device
US6619454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D9/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A disconnect device is provided in which input and output elements 2 and 4 axially overlap and are drivingly interconnected by balls 14 which extend from a recess the radially innermost element into a channel in the radially outermost element. The balls are held in position by a keeper 16 which is axially movable to release the balls and disconnect the drive.
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