Driven accessory with low-power clutch for activating or de-activating same
US8485331B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2027/002
- 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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