Abstract: An internal overload clutch assembly is provided for connecting rotating and rotatable members during normal operation and for disconnecting same when a maximum predetermined torque is exceeded, all of the operating components being mounted within an enclosed housing and including a rotatable member which is rotatably mounted within the housing and has output means extending outside the housing to perform mechanical operations. A rotating member is rotatably mounted on the rotatable member in the housing and is operatively connected to a power source for predetermined rotational movement thereof.

Abstract: Torque limiting clutch comprising a driving member and driven member bearing mounted together, with the driving member having a flange integrally extending from its one end, and having locating slots therein, for accommodating a series of ball detents, and with a spring and adjustable nut biasing against the detents for forcing them into a seating relationship upon bearing seats provided upon a rotatable member formed integrally of the driven member; a structured support connects with the rotatable member and extends concentrically along the length of the driving member, and provides support for the adjustable screws and springs mounted therein, with the structured support further furnishing enclosure for these operating components of the clutch for assuring their freedom from contamination during routine clutch usage and operation.

Abstract: A torque limiting overload device, or clutch, and suitable for use between a shaft, flange, or the dial for automated machinery, or indexing machine, a drive or rotating member imparting turning or rotational force to a driven or rotatable member, the rotatable member incorporates a series of detent seats in which ball detents held by the driving member are normally seated and effect a simultaneous rotation between these two members; a suspension plate holds the detent balls with respect to the driving member with both the suspension plate and the seat of the rotatable member being in contact with each detent ball on the same axially disposed side and therein prevent damage to the balls as they are unseated upon the couplings countering a predetermined excessive torque.