Self-engaging clutch
US9951824B2 · kind B2 · utility
1Cited by
18References
20Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2011/008
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-engaging clutch includes an input member, and intermediate member, and an output member. The input member is coupled to a prime mover and includes clutch protrusions. The output member is coupled to an output and includes an output clutch. The intermediate member includes a first side that is engaged with the input member and a second side that is engageable with the output member. Upon rotation of the input member, the intermediate member displaces toward the output member to engage the output member thereby allowing torque to be transferred from the input member to the output member.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.