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Torque limiting clutch

US8915345B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

A&E Incoporated · US

Inventors

Billy Greuel · Waterford, US
Brandon Ullrich · Franksville, US
Timothy J. Alho · Pleasant Prairie, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 3, 2013
Grant date	Dec 23, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 3, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2300/08
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus directed to the art of disengaging an input from an output at predetermined torque values. A torque limiting clutch capable of use as a solid drive unit and a torque limited unit for which the torque disengagement value is selectable. The torque limiting clutch has an overload assembly and a torque drive mechanism which may comprise a plurality of drive pins. Additionally, the torque limiting clutch may comprise seals to discourage contaminants from entering the clutch.

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