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US4140209A
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Motor saw, especially motor chain saw
Assignee: Andreas Stihl AG and Co KG
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Filing: 1976-06-21
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1996-06-21
Abstract
Abstract A clutch arrangement for a motor driven chain saw having a first clutch element driven by the motor shaft and a second clutch element normally engaged with the first clutch element but disengageable therefrom and a centrifugal clutch between the second clutch element and the drive sprocket for the saw chain. The second clutch element includes a spring disc and is axially yieldable between clutch engaged and clutch disengaged positions. A lever is provided moveable for disengaging the clutch elements and a brake member connected to the lever is operable for braking the drive sprocket when the clutch elements are disengaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Erich Muller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:11
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B17/00; B27B17/08; B27B17/10; B27B17/083; F; F16; F16D; F16D47/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S192/00; Y10S192/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
In a motor driven chain saw having a chain drive sprocket adapted for being driven by the output shaft of the saw motor, a clutch having one element connected to the motor shaft and another element for driving the sprocket, said clutch elements being normally in driving engagement, and a follower member forming a part of one of said clutch elements and movable in the axial direction of the motor shaft during engaging and disengaging of the said clutch elements, said follower member having internal teeth thereon and the other clutch element having external teeth engageable with said internal teeth when the clutch is engaged, said one clutch element having a groove formed therein axially adjacent the region of the teeth thereof which is engaged by the teeth of said follower member when the clutch is engaged, the teeth of said follower member being disposed in said groove when said clutch is disengaged, said follower member being a spring disc, a second member connected to said follower member and having centrifugal clutch members connected thereto, a drum surrounding said second member and engageable by said centrifugal clutch member, and housing means for mounting a tool on said saw having means coaxial with said drum and adapted for being driven thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
In a motor driven chain saw having a chain drive sprocket adapted for being driven by the output shaft of the saw motor, a clutch having one element connected to the motor shaft and another element for driving the sprocket, said clutch elements being normally in driving engagement, and a follower member forming a part of one of said clutch elements and movable in the axial direction of the motor shaft during engaging and disengaging of the said clutch elements, said follower member having internal teeth thereon and the other clutch element having external teeth engageable with said internal teeth when the clutch is engaged, said one clutch element having a groove formed therein axially adjacent the region of the teeth thereof which is engaged by the teeth of said follower member when the clutch is engaged, the teeth of said follower member being disposed in said groove when said clutch is disengaged, said follower member being a spring disc, a second member connected to said follower member and having centrifugal clutch members connected thereto, a drum surrounding said second member and engageable by said centrifugal clutch member, and housing means for mounting a tool on said saw having means coaxial with said drum and adapted for being driven thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A motor driven chain saw according to claim 1 in which said means coaxial with said drum is a cup shaped member receivable over the periphery of said drums.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A motor driven chain saw according to claim 2 in which said housing means includes clutch release means thereon acting through said cup shaped member for actuating said clutch between engaged and disengaged positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A motor driven chain saw according to claim 3 in which said housing means includes a leaf spring element engaging said release means and biasing said release means in clutch disengaging direction, and manual means connected to said leaf spring element for movement thereof in clutch engaging direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A motor driven chain saw according to claim 4 which includes a brake member on said spring element engageable with the periphery of said cup shaped member when said spring element is in clutch disengaging position.
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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |