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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7311183 | Adjustable clutch brake and method of use thereof A clutch brake device comprising two concentric ring-shaped plate sections, threadably and adjustably secured together via four screws. The screws pass through the periphery of the exterior plate and extend into depressions on the interior plate. The interior plate ... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7178649 | Manually adjustable clutch assembly with visual indicator A manual adjustment mechanism for a clutch is provided wherein an adjusting gear rotates an adjusting ring relative to a pressure plate that are interconnected by means of an inclined surface or a threaded surface. The adjustment gear is mounted on a shaft and is ro... | 02/20/2007 |
| 6974013 | Clutch adjuster An adjusting mechanism to compensate for clutch disc wear is located in the lever linkage of the clutch, fixed to the cover. Rotational movement axially moves an adjusting ring, thus performing the adjustment. In a first embodiment, the locking member is pushed down... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6915891 | Pressure plate assembly for a friction clutch A pressure plate, which is connected to a housing arrangement for rotation in common around an axis of rotation, and a force-exerting arrangement preferably a force-storing device, is supported against the housing arrangement and the pressure plate so that it can ex... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6827193 | Adjustable friction torque device A friction torque device includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the device in response to wear on a friction surface within the device, and an adjustment limiting member for controlling adjustment thereof. In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanism includes... | 12/07/2004 |
| 6286651 | Clutch adjusting ring The externally threaded surface of a clutch adjusting ring is provided with circumferentially spaced friction-enhancing plugs, preferably formed of nylon. The plugs are friction fit into bores located between the first and last threads of the externally t... | 09/11/2001 |
| 5979629 | Clutch pressing assembly The pull-type clutch 1 basically includes a clutch disc assembly 4, a clutch cover assembly 5, a cylindrical or tubular member 21 and a release mechanism 6. The pull-type clutch 1 is designed to restrain the rotational engagement between the release mecha... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5937990 | Transmission with load brake A transmission with a load brake has a ball spline and a stabilizer ring for reducing chatter, a seal for preventing leakage, and an adjustment mechanism for extending the effective life of the brake disk stack. In the past, transmissions equipped with We... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5641151 | Chain lever hoist The free-running operation of a load sheave of a chain lever hoist is assured by an assist mechanism that keeps the relative position between a hub and a spindle of the hoist at a brake inactive position, when the screwing control position of the hub rela... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5560562 | Fishing reel with a three speed planetary drive and drag control The fishing reel features a three speed planetary drive in a gear housing on one side of the reel, and an improved mechanism for drag control in a clutch housing on the other side. The planetary drive uses an axially slidable high speed sun gear which is ... | 10/01/1996 |
| 5526913 | Low profile manual adjustment mechanism for a friction torque device An adjustment mechanism for a clutch is partially recessed within a clutch cover. The disclosed adjustment mechanism includes a support bracket, a rotation assembly, and a locking plate. The support bracket includes a web and a pair of side walls defining... | 06/18/1996 |
| 5469760 | Clutch wear-compensating compound flywheel assembly A compound flywheel assembly for compensating a wear on a clutch disc includes a first flywheel peripherally carrying a ring gear via which the assembly is cranked in starting the engine, afforded a certain amount of angular backlash; a second flywheel be... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5383544 | Force transmitting assembly An improved force transmitting assembly includes a pair of force transmitting discs and a reaction disc which is disposed between the force transmitting discs. When the force transmitting assembly is in a disengaged condition, a spacer assembly maintains ... | 01/24/1995 |
| 5349882 | Clutch wear-compensating compound flywheel assembly A compound flywheel assembly self-adjusting to compensate in operation wear on a clutch disc pressed to an end friction facing of the flywheel assembly by a clutch pressure plate. It comprises a first flywheel peripherally carrying a ring gear via which t... | 09/27/1994 |
| 5320205 | Wear adjustment for a clutch An improved wear compensation device for manual or automatic adjustment for wear in a spring loaded friction clutch. An annular circumferentially extending cam track on the clutch cover or the adjusting ring or both is used to move the adjusting ring towa... | 06/14/1994 |
| 5263564 | Adjusting ring seal A clutch adjusting ring defines an operative position for members which are movable to force a drive disc into a driven disc. The adjusting ring is threadably adjustable within the interior of a clutch cover to accommodate wear on the discs. A seal is pro... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5230413 | Sealing arrangement for a clutch with a lubricated adjusting ring A sealing arrangement is provided between a clutch cover and adjusting ring wherein the clutch cover and adjusting ring are threadably engaged by an internal thread on the clutch cover and an external thread on the adjusting ring. The clutch cover has a s... | 07/27/1993 |
| 5213185 | Clutch adjustment structure A clutch has an adjusting ring defining an operative position for a spring which is movable to force a drive disc into a driven disc. The adjusting ring is threadably adjustable within the interior of a flywheel housing to allow adjustment of the position... | 05/25/1993 |
| 5170873 | Clutch cover assembly for twin clutch In a twin clutch, a positioning member 23 and a reverse movement obstruction member 21 are installed on an outer periphery of an intermediate plate 11. Projections 32 extend from the positioning member 23 and elastic lingual pieces 29 extend from a revers... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5086898 | Rotary slip clutch An adjustable rotary slip clutch comprising a driving portion, a driven portion, an annular cavity defined between the driving portion and the driven portion, a plurality of friction clutch elements of generally conical configuration mounted within the an... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5070984 | Adjustable centrifugal clutch An adjustable centrifugal clutch is disclosed which allows compensation to be made for wear on mating frictional members. The centrifugal clutch comprises a rotating input housing, a rotatable output shaft, clutch rings, clutch disks, a pressure plate, ce... | 12/10/1991 |
| 4982825 | Torque and air gap adjustment mechanism for spring engaged brake or clutch A torque and air gap adjustment mechanism is provided for a spring engaged electromagnetic brake or clutch, and consists of a plurality of hubs threaded to one another and to the brake casing for axial movement with respect thereto and with respect to eac... | 01/08/1991 |
| 4953680 | Clutch adjuster A clutch adjuster adapted to compensate for clutch disc wear incorporates a spring lock which in a first position secures the adjuster against rotation. On application of a disengagement force, the lock is deflected to a second position, wherein the adjus... | 09/04/1990 |
| 4934498 | Drive engagement delay device A drive arrangement including an axially movable driving sleeve capable of being positively engaged to an output shaft connected to a driven element, the drive arrangement having a drive engagement delay device including a plurality of friction plates, th... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4860870 | Clutch control mechanism A clutch control mechanism has a fork member that is mounted for rolling action during pivoting at a fulcrum on transaxle transmissions. The mounting structure on the case includes a T-shaped member that is rotatably mounted on a stud member secured to th... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4848549 | Coaxial adjustable hydraulic clutch actuator A coaxial adjustable hydraulic clutch actuator of the invention for use with an automotive transmission and clutch, as in a racing vehicle for coupling power from the engine to the transmission. The transmission has a power input shaft and the clutch has ... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4848550 | Load transmission lever for pull-type clutch In a pull-type clutch which performs release operation through a load transmission lever disposed between a load transmission retainer and a pressure plate, the load transmission lever comprising protrusions provided on its base end portion at which the l... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4832164 | Adjuster ring lock strap adapted for use in manual wear compensating clutches An adjuster ring for use in either a manually adjustable or automatically adjustable friction clutch is disclosed. The adjuster ring is generally annular in shape and is provided with a threaded outer circumferential surface. The outer circumferential sur... | 05/23/1989 |
| 4760906 | Internal assisted clutch A clutch cover assembly including a clutch cover and pressure plate axially moveable relative thereto and unitarily rotatable therewith. A release collar within the cover actuates a plurality of levers which move the pressure plate toward and away from it... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4754860 | Pull release clutch A pull-type clutch comprises a generally disc-shaped spring member disposed between a retainer axially shiftable in integral relation with a release bearing and a clutch cover, the spring member being supported at its circumferential edge portion by a hol... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4732251 | Motorcycle adjustable slider clutch A motorcycle slider clutch utilizing several original equipment manufacturers components, such as the output shaft (20) with gear cluster (24) and bearing (26), the center hub (30) and friction disks with plates (32) attached to a slider basket (34) and a... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4720002 | Clutch having an adjustable diaphragm spring engaging lever A clutch having an adjustable diaphragm spring engaging lever and a release bearing for disengaging the clutch. The clutch disc is spline fitted onto an input shaft of transmission. A sleeve, having the release bearing fastened at its transmission end, is... | 01/19/1988 |
| 4712659 | Adjustable clutch brake apparatus An adjustable clutch brake apparatus is provided in a friction clutch release bearing assembly. An annular adjusting ring accommodates a clutch brake ring via an externally threaded surface which engages an internally threaded surface on the clutch brake ... | 12/15/1987 |
| 4703841 | Adjustable electromagnetic clutch brake An electromotive control drive mechanism, in particular for industrial sewing machines, comprises a continuously drivable motor and a brake/clutch unit connected therewith. A clutch disk connected in a rotationally fixed manner with a driven shaft can, by... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4643282 | Motor having an electromagnetically actuated friction clutch and friction brake A motor including an electromagnetically actuated friction clutch and friction brake for respectively transferring a driving torque and/or a braking torque to an output shaft. A rigid hub is rotationally fixed on an output shaft of the motor for rotation ... | 02/17/1987 |
| 4567972 | Clutch wear detector, adjustment and indicator system A clutch system providing a simplified clutch adjustment which also gives an indication of how much clutch facing remains so that it is known when a clutch face needs replacement. The system mounts the motor armature and flywheel in a bearing structure wh... | 02/04/1986 |
| 4418583 | Locking device A lock device (30) is provided to securely attach with an elongate member (16). The locking device (30) includes a pair of parts (32, 34) with openings for receiving the elongate member (16). One of the parts (32) is prevented from rotating on the elongat... | 12/06/1983 |
| 4326617 | Clearance adjusting device A device for adjusting a clearance between a certain member and another member, includes a first elongate member such as an outer cable of a clutch system, a locking coil member having a pair of bent portions at its ends which is wound around a male screw... | 04/27/1982 |
| 4285424 | Locking device for a friction type clutch An adjusting device for a spring loaded friction type clutch is incorporated, as a sub-assembly, in the lever system of the clutch between an actuating collar and an axially movable adjusting ring so as to be operable to permit the manual advance of the a... | 08/25/1981 |
| 4095685 | Adjustable clutch assembly A clutch having a simple adjustment mechanism permitting adjustment of the gap between the clutch elements, without disassembling the clutch. The perferred clutch includes camming rings which are spread upon actuation of the clutch to engage the clutch el... | 06/20/1978 |