US3305061A
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Axial locking clutch
Assignee: Borg Warner Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-16
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Granted: 1967-02-21
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Expires: 1984-12-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emmett B Duncan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 00:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/02; F16D23/04; F16D23/06; F16D2023/0656
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
IN A CLUTCH MECHANISM, A HUB MEMBER WITH TEETH THEREON, A SLEEVE MEMBER ENCIRCLING SAID HUB HAVING TEETH MESHING WITH THE TEETH ON SAID HUB TO PROVIDE A TORQUE TRANSMITTING CONNECTION, A ROTARY PARTH ADJACENT SAID HUB MEMBER, SAID SLEEVE MEMBER BEING AXIALLY SLIDABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID HUB MEMBER TO ENGAGE SAID ROTARY PART, A GROOVE FORMED IN THE TEETH OF SAID SLEEVE MEMBER, SAID TEETH ON SAID SLEEVE MEMBER HAVING A RECESSED SECTION FORMED THEREIN ON THE INNER RADIAL PORTION OF SAID TEETH ONLY AND ALLOWING ROTATIONAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SLEEVE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID HUB MEMBER WHEREBY WHEN SAID SLEEVE MEMBER IS AXIALLY DISPLACED TO ENGAGE SAID ROTARY PART AND SAID MEMBERS ARE TRANSMITTING TORQUE, SAID ROTATIONAL DISPLACEMENT WILL PROVIDE AN AXIAL ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN SAID TEETH ON THE MEMBERS IN THE AREA OF SAID GROOVE TO PREVENT SAID SLEEVE MEMBER FROM MOVING OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ROTARY PART.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
IN A CLUTCH MECHANISM, A HUB MEMBER WITH TEETH THEREON, A SLEEVE MEMBER ENCIRCLING SAID HUB HAVING TEETH MESHING WITH THE TEETH ON SAID HUB TO PROVIDE A TORQUE TRANSMITTING CONNECTION, A ROTARY PARTH ADJACENT SAID HUB MEMBER, SAID SLEEVE MEMBER BEING AXIALLY SLIDABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID HUB MEMBER TO ENGAGE SAID ROTARY PART, A GROOVE FORMED IN THE TEETH OF SAID SLEEVE MEMBER, SAID TEETH ON SAID SLEEVE MEMBER HAVING A RECESSED SECTION FORMED THEREIN ON THE INNER RADIAL PORTION OF SAID TEETH ONLY AND ALLOWING ROTATIONAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID SLEEVE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO SAID HUB MEMBER WHEREBY WHEN SAID SLEEVE MEMBER IS AXIALLY DISPLACED TO ENGAGE SAID ROTARY PART AND SAID MEMBERS ARE TRANSMITTING TORQUE, SAID ROTATIONAL DISPLACEMENT WILL PROVIDE AN AXIAL ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN SAID TEETH ON THE MEMBERS IN THE AREA OF SAID GROOVE TO PREVENT SAID SLEEVE MEMBER FROM MOVING OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ROTARY PART.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-20 | 1970-08-22 | 1971-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-20 | 1974-08-22 | 1975-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-20 | 1978-08-22 | 1979-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |