Drive uncoupler
US8408376B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D43/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A coupling device including a drive member that is rotatable about an axis, a driven member that is substantially aligned with the drive member and is selectively rotatable about the axis, a speed sensing member that is coupled to the drive member and is movable between a first position and a second position in response to the rotational speed of the drive member, and a clutch member that is movable between a disengaged position and an engaged position in response to movement of the speed sensing member between the first position and the second position. At least a portion of the clutch member is removable without changing the alignment between the drive member and the driven member.
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