Drive disconnect device
US7182193B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D11/14
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive disconnect device is provided in which a drive transfer element (12) is axially movable with respect to input and output shafts (2, 14) so as to selectively disconnect them. A collar (50) is disposed in spaced apart configuration around the drive transfer element so that they do not touch except when the disconnect device is operated to disconnect the drive. When the disconnect operation is initiated, force is provided from a resilient element (56) to move the drive transfer element.
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