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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062136 | Overload protection for an agricultural machine An agricultural machine, comprises a frame, two or more processing members, which are movably attached to the frame, and a drive device which is configured to drive the processing members. The drive device comprises a main drive shaft, two drive sections connected t... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7846029 | Torque limiter A torque limiter may include a first member provided with a circumferential face, a second member provided with a base plate part and a cylindrical drum part which is extended from the base plate part so as to surround the circumferential face of the first member, a... | 12/07/2010 |
| 7434490 | Turning drive apparatus for model, and slip gear apparatus In a turning drive apparatus (10) for turning a movable portion (3) of a model (1) by transmitting power from a drive source to the movable portion (3) through a gear train (11), a pair of gears (16, 17) included in the gear... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7367891 | Techniques for controlling transfer of torque using detent members responsive to radial force A torque limiting device includes a base configured to reside in a fixed position relative to a drive unit, an input shaft assembly configured to receive a torque load from the drive unit, and an output shaft assembly which is capable of rotating about an axis. The ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7150680 | Drive shaft coupling Disclosed is a torque-transmitting coupling assembly and method, as well as flexible surgical reamers having such assemblies. The reamers employ a fitting with radially flexible member, e.g., a split collet or a super-elastic collar that receives an elongated tubula... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7121948 | Sliding clutch for a device for transferring a film from a backing tape A sliding clutch for torsion-limiting force transmission between a reel and a rotating part includes two bearing members disposed concentrically within one another. One of the bearing elements is formed by a circular bearing sleeve which is radially resiliently defo... | 10/17/2006 |
| 6910969 | Power transmission apparatus for clutchless compressor A power transmission apparatus includes a pulley connected to a driving source and receiving a rotational force, at least one damper installed on the pulley, and a cover plate including a hub connecting the pulley and a compressor, a fixed plate coupled to an upper ... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6886434 | Wrench with a fixed maximum operational torque A wrench includes a drive member for driving a fastener, a retainer securely engaged with the drive member to move therewith, and a casing having a compartment for accommodating the retainer. The casing includes a retaining section defining a retaining space for ret... | 05/03/2005 |
| 6470993 | Electric power steering apparatus An electronic power steering apparatus according to the present invention uses hypoid gears having a larger gear on a steering assisting motor side and a smaller gear on a pinion shaft side as a transmission device for transmitting a rotational force of t... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6443846 | Spare tire carrier torque-limiting slip mechanism A torque-limiting slip mechanism for a spare tire carrier includes a camshaft with a plurality of mating surfaces and differently shaped intermediate segments, a tire carrier drive with an inner pocket circumscribed by an interior wall, and a plurality of... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6378678 | Twin mass flywheel assemblies A twin mass flywheel assembly in the form of a twin mass flywheel (12), a clutch cover (11) attached to the flywheel, a clutch driven plate (19), a clutch pressure plate (14), and spring means (18) supported from the cover to clamp the driven plate betwee... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6378679 | Clutch The invention concerns a clutch (10), comprising a clutch disk (22) connected with a first shaft (A) and a brake device (17) connected with a second shaft (B). By means of the brake cylinder (19) of the brake device (17), the brake pad (18) can be coupled... | 04/30/2002 |
| 6309303 | Slip clutch for a tube cleaner A clutch device is adapted to fit onto a drive shaft of a standard water pressure cavity machine. The clutch device has a clutch body with a shaft receiving aperture at one end of the clutch body and a spring assembly at the other end of the clutch body. ... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6109898 | Compressor ring attachment A scroll compressor having a compressor housing and an orbiting scroll member is provided with an annular plate between the housing and orbiting scroll member. The plate having an axial aperture provided therethrough, the plate abutting one of said housin... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5791579 | Overload prevention clutch assembly An overload prevention clutch assembly features input and output members connected by a coupling member, which is resiliently deformable under the control of threaded fasteners to vary the torque which may be transmitted between the input and output membe... | 08/11/1998 |
| 5746298 | Adjustable torque-limiting mini screwdriver A miniature, adjustable torque limiting screwdriver includes an elongated hollow handle internally threaded at one end. A torque-limiting mechanism is disposed within the handle and includes a rigid shaft having a hex inner end and a plurality of flexible... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5690313 | Low noise water-control valve for hydraulic and sanitary pipes A noiseless valve includes a leading spiral spindle (4) having a thread (8) at one end by which it is screwed into a spiral (8') of a piston holder (10). The piston holder (10) has a cylindrical shape and is placed into a valve body (1). The leading spira... | 11/25/1997 |
| 5068673 | Clutch device for electrically extensible antennas A clutch for telescopic antenna including a disk shape clutch element and a shallow, cylindrical clutch element facing each other. The cylindrical clutch element is provide with a recess on its inner wall, and the disk shape clutch element is provided wit... | 11/26/1991 |
| 5060909 | Shut-off valve for fluids The invention relates to a shut-off valve comprising a valve housing (12), a valve piston with valve cone (22) arranged up-stream of an associated valve seat (20), and a piston holder (16) axially movable within the valve housing (14) by means of a spindl... | 10/29/1991 |
| 4730782 | Fishing reel with pad drag mechanism In a fishing reel, the drag stack includes the conventional star wheel and pressure plate that squeeze one or more friction member against the side of a rotatable member, such as the main gear to cause it to rotate with the pressure plate. However, instea... | 03/15/1988 |
| 4708698 | Driving sprocket for conveyor chain on finger jointing machines A driving sprocket to drive conveyor chain on a finger jointing machine having a base plate with central aperture therein. Drive hubs are mounted on opposed faces of the base plate and are adapted to be rotated by conventional power transmission equipment... | 11/24/1987 |
| 4429291 | Rotary pre-setting fine tuning device for a turret type television tuner The present television fine tuning is constructed so that an initial rotation establishes the fine tuning state and that a continued rotation of the fine tuning shaft performs the fine tuning. For this purpose the present tuner comprises a fine tuning dri... | 01/31/1984 |
| 4416643 | Planar drive device A planar drive mechanism comprises a sprocket wheel for a planar chain and a drive shaft for rotating the sprocket wheel. The sprocket wheel has a secondary rim portion for driving the chain and the drive shaft has a primary rim. A clutch mechanism is con... | 11/22/1983 |
| 4406232 | Automatic guidance mechanism steering clutch A clutch mechanism for use in an automatic steering system is disclosed. The clutch mechanism allows an operator to manually override the automatic steering mechanism by use of the conventional steering gear. It also prevents damage to the automatic steer... | 09/27/1983 |
| 4401426 | Torque limiting clutch A torque limiting clutch having at least two friction surfaces placed under pressure by pre-compressed helical springs employed for eliminating adjustment and compensating for wear of said clutch during use.... | 08/30/1983 |
| 4389203 | Overload clutch between a rope drum body and a rope drum shaft An overload clutch for a winch or the like offering a rolling or compression resistance between the rope drum and the rope drum power axle. The rope drum is connected at one flange to the power axle via an ancillary compensation member in the form of an inward... | 06/21/1983 |
| 4338798 | Adjustable torque limiting apparatus Apparatus for limiting the amount of torque to a driven shaft having a tool for applying power to a workpiece is continuously adjustable throughout a predetermined range. A housing defines a cylindrical chamber open at one end having an adjustable plate d... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4338064 | Clutch assembly An improved clutch assembly for use between a propeller and a propeller drive shaft. A bushing preferably in the form of an internally splined tube is adapted to fit over the splined output end of a drive shaft. One or more longitudinally raised ridges ex... | 07/06/1982 |
| 4330029 | Mounting device for heat recovery wheels Disclosed is a novel mounting structure for a rotatable heat exchanger, sometimes known as a heat recovery wheel. The mounting structure includes a hub portion on at least one side of the wheel and axially aligned therewith with at least three radially mo... | 05/18/1982 |
| 4204413 | Torque limiting drive shaft assembly The disclosure pertains to a drive shaft for machines such as roller levellers for processing steel strip. The shaft is made up of outer and inner members, the latter driving the former. Between the members is provided a frictional driving surface such as... | 05/27/1980 |
| 4130002 | Slip coupling Slip coupling incorporating bearing-quality friction surfaces and a flexible structure that isolates torsional vibration.... | 12/19/1978 |
| 4127984 | Slip mechanism of clock A slip mechanism in the gear train of a clock comprises a gear wheel and an associated pinion coaxial with the gear. The gear wheel and pinion have interengaging surfaces for centering and rotatively guiding them relative to one another. A circle of resil... | 12/05/1978 |
| 4092555 | Sliding support for a superconducting generator rotor In a superconducting generator rotor, inner and outer rotor structures are rigidly connected against torsional and axial relative movement at one end of the rotor. At the opposite end of the rotor a sliding support permits relative axial movement of the i... | 05/30/1978 |
| 4088210 | Clutches with brake for implements A coil spring clutch connects a driving hub to a driven sleeve rotatable on the hub and the sleeve drives an output or second driven member through a torque limiting clutch. The spring is readily declutched by arresting rotation of its leading end, as by ... | 05/09/1978 |
| 4086829 | Speed handle ratchet A speed handle ratchet which can be used in either one of two distinct operating modes. The device includes an elongated handle having first and second ends, a head on one end of the handle, a hand grip on the other end of the handle, drive means connecti... | 05/02/1978 |
| 4063690 | Line winding apparatus An apparatus for winding lines, wherein a winding drum is fixed on one end of a rotary shaft while a disc made of an elastic material is fixed on the other end of said shaft, a supporting member is disposed confronting said disc at a fixed distance, a dri... | 12/20/1977 |
| 3984999 | Friction overload coupling An elastic friction overload coupling having two coupling halves and friction bodies arranged therebetween, wherein both coupling halves are pressed against one another with spring force for transmitting a rotational moment, and wherein at the one couplin... | 10/12/1976 |
