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Overload protection, drive train comprising such an overload protection, device comprising a lifting tool, and method for applying working forces

US8276508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 2008
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16P7/02
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An overload protector has an input element, an output element juxtaposed with the input element, and a clamping plate. Fasteners fix the clamping plate to one of the elements against relative movement. A coupling between the clamping plate and the other of the elements permits only limited relative movement of the elements through a stroke having a predetermined length in a predetermined direction. A connector between the clamping plate and the other element fixes the clamping plate and the other element together against relative movement until an overload force greater than a predetermined critical limit is exerted shifting either of the elements toward or away from the other element in the predetermined direction.

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