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Clutch engagement mechanism

US9206863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 8, 2014
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2125/64
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch engagement mechanism is provided, including a rotational shaft coupled to a clutch plate to engage and disengage the clutch plate in a clutch assembly, an arm extending from the rotational shaft to apply a rotating force to the rotational shaft, and a rotational pulley coupled to a distal end of the arm so as to rotate about a point at the distal end of the arm, and to receive a clutch control cable that provides a rotating force to the rotational pulley and the rotational shaft.

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