Patents by Inventor Albion W. Palmer

Albion W. Palmer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Automatic wear adjuster for Belleville spring clutches
    Patent number: 4228883
    Abstract: An automatic wear adjuster for a vehicle clutch actuated by a diaphragm or Belleville spring to compensate for the normal wear of the clutch friction faces during use and maintain optimum spring characteristics. The adjustment is accomplished by retaining the fulcrum surface for the spring on the pressure plate at a substantially constant position in the clutch assembly and thus maintain the installed diaphragm spring position. The fulcrum surface is provided on a separate ring operatively connected to the pressure plate and adjusted through a series of camming ramps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1980
    Assignee: Borg-Warner Corporation
    Inventor: Albion W. Palmer