Torque limiting mechanism
US7578759B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D7/027
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Friction plates (53, 67) have a friction surface which contacts a friction surface on reaction plates (54, 68) to limit the torque transferred in a drive train, after the engine, in a snowmobile, while still allowing torque transmission at a predetermined level.
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