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US5085101A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Apparatus for exerting a braking torque upon a rotating shaft

Assignee: ANCHOR TECH Inc A CORP OF
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Filing: 1989-03-16
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Granted: 1992-02-04
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Expires: 2009-03-16
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Abstract

Abstract A device for providing a retarding force against the motion of a vehicle, which device does not intrude upon the engine, is not dependent upon the vehicle gear selected, and does not exhibit fade or skid characteristics. A multiple plate clutch engages the drive train of the vehicle with a compressor assembly. A three speed gear assembly is operatively connected between the multiple plate clutch and the providing modulation of the ratio of speed between the aerodynamic rotor and the drive train. A throttle valve governs the fluid mass flow through the rotor of the compressor assembly providing precise modulation of retarding torque exerted by the rotor. The device may also be adapted for other types of machines and motors having rotating shafts upon which it is desired to apply a retarding torque.

Inventors

  • 👤 Thomas A. Oldfield

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 09:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T1/00; B60T1/02; B60T1/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19149

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim 93 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft, wherein said primary clutch means includes a torque limit clutch; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; and, wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 93 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft, wherein said primary clutch means includes a torque limit clutch; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; and, wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 48 words
The device for providing a variable retarding torque of claim 1 wherein said rotor control means includes transmission means operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor and for varying the ratio of the speed of rotation of the rotating shaft and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 68 words
The device for providing a variable retarding torque of claim 1 wherein said flow control means includes an inlet throttle plate operable with said inlet passage and having open and closed positions, the open position defined by said throttle plate permitting nearly unrestricted passage of fluid through said inlet passage and the closed position defined by said throttle plate substantially blocking all fluid flow through said inlet passage.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 34 words
The device for providing a variable retarding torque of claim 1 wherein the device further includes sensor and microprocessor means for monitoring input variables of said rotor and for actuating said rotor control means.
Claim 6
Independent Claim 188 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft, wherein said primary clutch means includes a torque limit clutch; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor, wherein said flow control means includes an inlet throttle plate operable with said inlet passage and having open and closed positions, the open position defined by said throttle plate permitting nearly unrestricted passage of fluid through said inlet passage and the closed position defined by said throttle plate substantially blocking all fluid flow through said inlet passage; and, wherein said rotor control means further includes transmission means operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor and for varying the ratio of the speed of rotation of the rotating shaft and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 7
Independent Claim 188 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft, wherein said primary clutch means includes a torque limit clutch; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor, wherein said flow control means includes an inlet throttle plate operable with said inlet passage and having open and closed positions, the open position defined by said throttle plate permitting nearly unrestricted passage of fluid through said inlet passage and the closed position defined by said throttle plate substantially blocking all fluid flow through said inlet passage; and, wherein said rotor control means further includes transmission means operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor and for varying the ratio of the speed of rotation of the rotating shaft and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 29 words
The device for providing a variable retarding torque of claim 5 wherein said transmission means includes a gear and clutch assembly permitting variation between preselected values of said ratio.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 31 words
The device for providing a variable retarding torque of claim 5 wherein said inlet passage partially surrounds the transmission means and provides a means for removing heat from the transmission means.
Claim 10
Independent Claim 198 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor, said flow control means including an inlet throttle plate operable with said inlet passage and having open and closed positions, the open positioned defined by said throttle plate permitting nearly unrestricted passage of fluid through said inlet passage and the closed position defined by said throttle plate substantially blocking all fluid flow through said inlet passage; wherein said rotor control means further includes transmission means operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor and for varying the ratio of the speed of rotation of the rotating shaft and said aerodynamic rotor; and, wherein the device further includes at least one sprag clutch operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 11
Independent Claim 198 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor, said flow control means including an inlet throttle plate operable with said inlet passage and having open and closed positions, the open positioned defined by said throttle plate permitting nearly unrestricted passage of fluid through said inlet passage and the closed position defined by said throttle plate substantially blocking all fluid flow through said inlet passage; wherein said rotor control means further includes transmission means operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor and for varying the ratio of the speed of rotation of the rotating shaft and said aerodynamic rotor; and, wherein the device further includes at least one sprag clutch operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 12
Independent Claim 106 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor having input variables; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; sensor and microprocessor means for monitoring the speed of the shaft and said rotor, for monitoring input variables of said rotor and for actuating said rotor control means; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; and, wherein rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 13
Independent Claim 106 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor having input variables; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; sensor and microprocessor means for monitoring the speed of the shaft and said rotor, for monitoring input variables of said rotor and for actuating said rotor control means; an inlet passage for directing inlet fluid to said aerodynamic rotor; and, wherein rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 14
Independent Claim 68 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; and, at least one sprag clutch operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 15
Independent Claim 68 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means responsive to independent preselected signals and for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; and, at least one sprag clutch operatively connected between said primary clutch means and said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 16
Independent Claim 87 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor having input variables; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; sensor and microprocessor means for monitoring operational variables of the device and for actuating said rotor control means; and, wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor.
Claim 17
Independent Claim 87 words
A device for providing a variable retarding torque upon a shaft, comprising: an aerodynamic rotor having input variables; primary clutch means for disengagably engaging said aerodynamic rotor with the rotating shaft; rotor control means for permitting continuous variation of at least one input variable of said aerodynamic rotor; sensor and microprocessor means for monitoring operational variables of the device and for actuating said rotor control means; and, wherein said rotor control means includes inlet flow control means for varying inlet fluid flow conditions to said aerodynamic rotor.

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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) 1995-02-03 1995-08-05 1996-02-04 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1999-02-03 1999-08-05 2000-02-04 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2003-02-03 2003-08-05 2004-02-04 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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