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Capstan anti-reversing pawl

US7384023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2006
Grant dateJun 10, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB66D3/006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An anti-reversing pawl mechanism is claimed that includes a pawl that is engaged by a flexible coupling but that is also biased toward a driven member such that when the engagement of the flexible coupling is removed, the pawl engages the driven member and stops it from moving.

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