Multi-position clutch
US7513349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2021/0676
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-position clutch allows selectively coupling at least two of at least three rotatable shafts is described herein. The clutch comprises at least three cooperation elements respectively associated to one of the at least three rotatable shafts for selective engagement therebetween; the at least three cooperation elements are mounted to the at least three rotatable shafts so as to be sequentially positioned for selective coupling of at least two adjacent cooperation elements. An actuating mechanism is provided for selectively coupling at least two adjacent cooperation elements from the at least three cooperation elements.
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