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US3091316A
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Overridable clutch mechanism
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-16
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1980-09-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A Huffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D43/00; F16D43/02; F16D43/20; F16D43/202; F16D43/2022; F16D43/2024; B; B64; B64C; B64C13/00; B64C13/02; B64C13/24; F16D27/00; F16D27/10; F16D27/118
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH MECHANISM COMPRISING A PAIR OF TOOTHED CLUTCH MEMBERS, A TORQUE SENSITIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ELEMENTS WHICH EXPERIENCE A RELATIVE AXIAL DISPLACEMENT UNDER ROTATIVE STRESS, A RESILIENT MEANS CONNECTED TO OPPOSE SAID AXIAL DISPLACEMENT, ONE OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS BEING AXIALLY AND ROTATIONALLY FIXED WITH RESPECT TO ONE OF SAID PAIR OF ELEMENTS, MEANS TRANSMITTING AXIAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE OTHER OF SAID PAIR OF ELEMENTS TO THE OTHER OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS TO DISENGAGE SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS, SAID OTHER TORQUE SENSITIVE ELEMENT BEING MOVABLE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE DIRECTION OF SAID DISPLACEMENT INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID OTHER CLUTCH MEMBER AND MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID TORQUE SENSITIVE MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A TORQUE LIMITING CLUTCH MECHANISM COMPRISING A PAIR OF TOOTHED CLUTCH MEMBERS, A TORQUE SENSITIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF ELEMENTS WHICH EXPERIENCE A RELATIVE AXIAL DISPLACEMENT UNDER ROTATIVE STRESS, A RESILIENT MEANS CONNECTED TO OPPOSE SAID AXIAL DISPLACEMENT, ONE OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS BEING AXIALLY AND ROTATIONALLY FIXED WITH RESPECT TO ONE OF SAID PAIR OF ELEMENTS, MEANS TRANSMITTING AXIAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE OTHER OF SAID PAIR OF ELEMENTS TO THE OTHER OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS TO DISENGAGE SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS, SAID OTHER TORQUE SENSITIVE ELEMENT BEING MOVABLE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE DIRECTION OF SAID DISPLACEMENT INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID OTHER CLUTCH MEMBER AND MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID TORQUE SENSITIVE MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |