Clutch assembly
US8376900B2 · kind B2 · utility
2Cited by
3References
23Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2057/087
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch assembly for transmitting a first torque between a first member and a second member includes a first clutch and a second clutch. The first clutch is disposed between the first member and the second member and has a predetermined design torque. The second clutch is disposed in series with the first clutch between the first member and the second member and has a predetermined holding torque that is less than the predetermined design torque. The second clutch allows rotation between the first member and the second member when the first torque is greater than the predetermined holding torque.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.