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Torque limiting mechanism

US7578759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2004
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 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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