Pulley assembly with radially oriented decoupling mechanism
US9291217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 11, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2041/0665
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pulley assembly with a radially oriented decoupling mechanism is disclosed. The pulley assembly includes a pulley body having a bore therethrough, a hub, and a one-way clutch mechanism. The pulley body is rotatable in a predominate direction. The hub defines an axis of rotation. The hub is disposed within the pulley body. The one-way clutch mechanism radially surrounds the hub. The one way clutch mechanism includes an engaged position and a disengaged position. The hub and the pulley body rotate together in the predominate direction if the one-way clutch mechanism is in the engaged position. The hub freely rotates with respect to the pulley body if the one-way clutch mechanism is in the disengaged position.
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