Torque-transmitting assembly and method
US6702081B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D25/0638
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-mode torque-transmitting assembly includes a plate-supporting element having an axis, and a plate connected to the plate-supporting element such that the plate is axially movable with respect to the plate-supporting element between a first position and a second position in response to applied axial forces. Furthermore, the assembly includes a movement-inhibiting member in sufficient cooperation with the plate for selectively inhibiting axial movement of the plate. The movement-inhibiting member inhibits movement of the plate from the first position in response to a first axial force, and allows movement of the plate toward the second position in response to a second axial force greater than the first axial force, such that the assembly is operable in more than one mode.
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