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Centrifugal clutch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-04-29
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A clutch construction comprising inner and outer relatively rotatable members, and a flexible friction band interposed between said members. A plurality of separate elements are interposed circumferentially between the band and the inner member in abutting engagement with one another and otherwise being independent of each other. Force applying means is provided and is operable in response to rotation of one of said members to act on said elements and urge them radially outwardly and circumferentially to maintain said elements in abutting engagement not withstanding said radially outward movement thereof. After engagement, and upon overrunning by the other member or upon reduction in the speed of rotation of the one member, disengaging means on the one member acts on the band to disengage the drive.
Inventors
- 👤 Terence G. Hare
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 16:33
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D43/00; F16D43/02; F16D43/04; F16D43/14; F16D43/18; F16D41/00; F16D41/20; F16D45/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
In a clutch construction comprising inner and outer relatively rotatable members, a flexible friction band interposed between said members, a plurality of separate elements interposed circumferentially between said band and said inner member in abutting engagement with one another and otherwise being independent of each other, and force applying means operable in response to rotation of one of said members to act on said elements and urge them radially outwardly and circumferentially to maintain said elements in abutting engagement not withstanding said radially outward movement thereof, the improvement comprising means on said one member operable upon overruning or deceleration to disengage said clutch, said force applying means comprising a projection on said one member and stop means on the trailing edge of said band, said disengaging means and said stop means having interengaging surfaces which engage upon deceleration or overrunning and move the band out of engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
In a clutch construction comprising inner and outer relatively rotatable members, a flexible friction band interposed between said members, a plurality of separate elements interposed circumferentially between said band and said inner member in abutting engagement with one another and otherwise being independent of each other, and force applying means operable in response to rotation of one of said members to act on said elements and urge them radially outwardly and circumferentially to maintain said elements in abutting engagement not withstanding said radially outward movement thereof, the improvement comprising means on said one member operable upon overruning or deceleration to disengage said clutch, said force applying means comprising a projection on said one member and stop means on the trailing edge of said band, said disengaging means and said stop means having interengaging surfaces which engage upon deceleration or overrunning and move the band out of engagement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said disengaging means comprises a cam surface on said projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination set forth in claim 2 wherein said stop means comprises a pin which is engaged by said cam surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination set forth in claim 3 wherein said band comprises a plurality of segments, a projection, stop and cam surface being associated with each segment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said elements are of differing sizes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination set forth in claim 1 wherein said elements comprise rollers, said rollers having differing diameters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination set forth in claim 6 wherein alternate rollers have the same diameter.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a clutch construction comprising inner and outer relatively rotatable members, a flexible friction band interposed between said members, a plurality of separate elements interposed circumferentially between said band and said inner member in abutting engagement with one another and otherwise being independent of each other, and force applying means operable in response to rotation of one of said members to act on said elements and urge them radially outwardly and circumferentially to maintain said elements in abutting engagement not withstanding said radially outward movement thereof, the improvement wherein said elements comprise rollers, alternate rollers having, said force applying means comprising a projection on said one member and stop means on the trailing edge of said band, disengaging means and said stop means having interengaging surfaces which engage upon deceleration or over-running and move the band out of engagement same diameter.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a clutch construction comprising inner and outer relatively rotatable members, a flexible friction band interposed between said members, a plurality of separate elements interposed circumferentially between said band and said inner member in abutting engagement with one another and otherwise being independent of each other, and force applying means operable in response to rotation of one of said members to act on said elements and urge them radially outwardly and circumferentially to maintain said elements in abutting engagement not withstanding said radially outward movement thereof, the improvement wherein said elements comprise rollers, alternate rollers having, said force applying means comprising a projection on said one member and stop means on the trailing edge of said band, disengaging means and said stop means having interengaging surfaces which engage upon deceleration or over-running and move the band out of engagement same diameter.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |