Brake band and portable trimmer
US6918451B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2121/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a brake band for use with a centrifugal clutch. The brake band is formed in a curved strip shape to be disposed along the outer peripheral surface of a clutch drum of the centrifugal clutch, and is adapted to be tightened around or released from the outer peripheral surface in response to the movement of at least one end of the brake band. The brake band comprises a plurality of linings provided on the inner surface thereof to be opposed the outer peripheral surface of the clutch drum. The linings are located spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the brake band.
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