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Variable position flywheel lock

US8869650B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2007
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20636
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A variable position flywheel lock for a rotating engine shaft terminating in a flywheel having plurality of radially spaced slots around the circumference. The flywheel lock includes an elongated base positioned perpendicular to a radius of the flywheel. A body is engaged with the base and is movable vertically toward or away from the base. A top is engaged with the body with the top movable parallel to the base. A toothed device extends from the top and is engageable with the radially spaced slots in the flywheel to hold the flywheel in a desired position and lock it in place.

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