Torque limiting assembly
US9115763B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C17/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque limiting assembly is disclosed and can include a generally cylindrical bearing and a tolerance ring disposed around the generally cylindrical bearing. The torque limiting assembly is configured to be installed between and rotatably couple an inner and an outer component. The torque limiting assembly is configured to rotate with respect to at least one of the inner and outer components when a threshold torque, T, is exceeded.
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