Driven accessory with low-power clutch for activating or de-activating same
US8387767B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/60
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A driven accessory having a clutch that permits selective operation of an accessory portion. The clutch employs rotational inertia to control driving engagement of a wrap spring to an interior clutch surface on a drive member and/or driving disengagement of the wrap spring from the interior clutch surface.
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