US3235050A
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Torque releasing clutch mechanism
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1964-08-13
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1984-08-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne F Schoppe
- 👤 Alfred L Medesha
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D43/00; F16D43/02; F16D43/20; F16D43/202; B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/14; B25B23/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A ROTARY POWER WRENCH CONTAINING A TORQUE RESPONSIVE CLUTCH ADAPTED TO RELEASE AT A PREDETERMINED TORQUE LOAD, COMPRISING: (A) A TOOL MOTOR; (B) A CLUTCH DRIVEN BY SAID MOTOR AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF CLUTCH MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED FOR TRANSMITTING THE TORQUE OF SAID MOTOR AND DISENGAGED FOR RELEASING THE MOTOR; (C) ONE OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS INCLUDING A FIRST FACE; (D) THE OTHER CLUTCH MEMBER INCLUDING A SECOND FACE AXIALLY SPACED FROM THE FIRST FACE AND AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH SAID ONE CLUTCH MEMBER; (E) ONE OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS INCLUDING AN AXIALLY EXTENDING PASSAGE EXTENDING AWAY FROM ITS FACE AND ADAPTED TO HOLD A PLURALITY OF KEY BALLS; (F) A GROOVE FORMED IN ONE OF SAID FACES AND EXTENDING FROM THE AXIS OF ROTATION OF SAID MEMBERS TO A POINT SPACED RADIALLY FROM SAID AXIS; (G) A ROW OF KEY BALLS FILLING SAID GROOVE AND EXTENDING INTO SAID PASSAGE; (H) SAID OTHER FACE OPPOSITE SAID GROOVE ENGAGING SAID KEY BALLS AND PREVENTING THEM FROM FALLING OUT OF THE GROOVE; (I) SAID OTHER FACE INCLUDING A SHOULDER LOCATED TO ENGAGE THE KEY BALLS AND URGE THEM OUT OF SAID GROOVE INTO SAID PASSAGE AS A TORQUE LOAD IS APPLIED TO SAIDDRIVING CLUTCH MEMBER;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
THE TOOL OF CLAIM 8 INCLUDING: (A) THROTTLE MEANS; (B) NORMALLY OPEN VALVE MEANS INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID THROTTLE MEANS AND SAID MOTOR FOR CONDUCTING ENERGY TO SAID MOTOR; AND (C) MEANS INTERCONNECTED BETWEEN SAID ROW OF KEY BALLS AND SAID VALVE MEANS FOR MOVING SAID VALVE MEANS TO A CLOSED POSITION IN RESPONSE TO THE MOVEMENT OF SAID ROW OF KEY BALLS TO A POSITION LOCKING THE CLUTCH IN A RELEASED POSITION WHEREBY THE MOTOR IS DE-ENERGIZED IN RESPONSE TO THE RELEASE OF THE CLUTCH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |