Abstract: A one-way clutch unit for a fishing reel is disclosed. The one-way clutch is configured to brake a rotation of a shaft member of the fishing reel. The one-way clutch includes a rolling element and an outer member. The rolling element contacts the shaft member in a radial direction away from an axle of the shaft member. The outer member is disposed outside the rolling element in the radial direction. The outer member is configured to rotate in only one direction along a circumferential direction around the axle. The outer member includes a first external force receiving portion that receives a first external force in an axial direction of the shaft member.

Abstract: A torque transfer apparatus and method of use is described. The apparatus comprises a plurality of elements assembled together to form a ring structure oriented in a plane around a longitudinal axis. The ring structure defines a first engagement surface. A structure defining a second engagement surface is rotatable with respect to the ring structure. The ring structure is operable to be moved between a collapsed condition and an expanded condition by movement of the plurality of elements, and movement between the collapsed condition and the expanded condition engages or disengages the first and second engagement surfaces. The apparatus can be configured to transfer a driving torque (e.g. a clutch) or a braking force (e.g. a torque brake).

Abstract: A wedge plate clutch, including: an axis of rotation; a hub; an outer ring located radially outwardly of the hub; a plurality of circumferentially aligned wedge plate segments radially disposed between the hub and the outer ring; a cage; and a dual function spring including a first plurality of resilient elements urging the cage in a first axial direction and a second plurality of resilient elements urging the plurality of circumferentially aligned wedge plate segments radially inwardly. For a disconnect mode for the wedge plate clutch, the hub and the outer ring are rotatable with respect to each other. To transition from the disconnect mode to a connect mode for the wedge plate clutch, in which the hub and the outer ring are non-rotatably connected, the cage is arranged to displace the first plurality of circumferentially aligned wedge plate segments.

Abstract: A wedge clutch imparts a wedging effect to selectively transfer power through powertrain components. The wedge clutch includes a plurality of wedge segments arranged annularly about an axis and configured to collectively constrict and expand with respect to the axis to correspondingly lock and unlock the clutch. Each wedge segment includes an aperture. A cage assembly is configured to control relative movement of the plurality of wedge segments with respect to each other. The cage assembly including a plurality of pins, each extending through one of the apertures to control the relative movement of the wedge segments.

Abstract: An electric motor is provided. The electric motor comprises a stator and a rotor rotatable about an axis and spaced at least in part radially outside the stator. The rotor includes a plurality of arcuately spaced apart pole segments, a plurality of arcuately spaced apart magnets alternately arranged with the pole segments such that each of the pole segments is positioned between an adjacent pair of the magnets, a rotor can at least in part supporting the pole segments and the magnets, and a plurality of pegs. Each of the pole segments defines an opening therethrough and includes a generally arcuately extending wall structure positioned radially outside of and at least in part defining the opening. Each of the pegs extends through a corresponding one of the openings to secure a corresponding one of the pole segments relative to the can.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed herein for an aircraft seat with a decoupled linear actuator. The linear actuator may activate a first adjustable feature by moving in a first direction. The linear actuator may include a decoupling mechanism. The decoupling mechanism may decouple the first adjustable feature from the linear actuator in response to loss of power to the linear actuator.

Abstract: The automatic transmission includes a first friction engagement element which is engaged when a first gear position is realized and disengaged when a second gear position is realized, a second friction engagement element which is engaged when the second gear position is realized and disengaged when the first gear position is realized, and a controller. The controller causes the second friction engagement element to slip by decreasing an instructional pressure for the second friction engagement element while running in the second gear position, and learns an engagement start pressure of the first friction engagement element based on a change in a differential rotation of the second friction engagement element, or in a parameter that changes in accordance with the differential rotation, at a time when an instructional pressure for the first friction engagement element is increased during the slip.

Abstract: A movement system for use with an overhead patient lift system includes a motor. A drum is operatively coupled to the motor. The drum is configured to be selectively driven by the motor to rotate in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction. A lifting strap is coupled to the drum. The lifting strap is extendable and retractable with respect to a carriage of the overhead patient lifting system as the drum rotates. A manual release operatively coupled to the drum is actuatable to selectively disengage the drum from the motor to allow the lifting strap to be manually extended. Also disclosed is an overhead patient lift system including the movement system and a method for manually extending a lifting strap of an overhead patient lift system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clutch actuated by initial limit-torque sliding damping capable of controlling a clutch device to perform operations of coupling or releasing with the driving torque, characterized in that a relay transmission structure assembly (104) is installed between a rotary prime motive end (101) and an output-end clutch structure (1052), the relay transmission structure assembly (104) is installed with a relay coupling structure (204) having an active side of relay coupling structure and a passive side of relay coupling structure, and a limit-torque sliding damping device (106) is installed between the relay transmission structure assembly (104) and the output end (102).

Abstract: A gear with an annular member disposed alongside a side wall of an inward protrusion in a manner turnable relative to the side wall. The annular member is formed with abutment projections with inclined surfaces extending in circumferential directions and engaged by engaging pawls. The annular member is urged by return springs in such a manner that the portion of each abutment projection, at least other than the inclined surfaces, overlaps each engaging projection as viewed in axial direction. Each inclined surface of the abutment projection is made up of a bottom-side inclined surface having an inclination angle allowing abutment by the engaging pawls, and a top-side inclined surface having an inclination angle not allowing abutment by the engaging pawls but causing sliding movement of the engaging pawls. The engaging pawls are prevented be imposed with excessive local load when the engaging pawls engage the engaging projections of the gear.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch including a drive hub having a rotational axis, a drum coaxial with the driver, a plurality of shoes engaging the drive hub so as to rotate with the driver, each shoe having an aperture therethrough in the axial direction, the shoes being radially movable between a radially outward position in which the shoes contact a surface of the drum and a radially inward position in which the shoes are spaced apart from the drum, and a plurality of springs urging the shoes toward the radially inward position, each spring being located in the aperture of a corresponding shoe, each spring having a radially inward end engaging one of the shoes and an opposite radially outward end engaging the driver.

Abstract: An electric starting device of a model engine includes a motor, a transmission unit, a clutch and a connecting unit. The motor includes a first gear and a second gear. The clutch is disposed on a top surface of the first gear. The first gear includes limit posts on a circumferential surface thereof. The clutch includes clutch parts corresponding in number to the limit posts. The clutch parts have elongated through holes corresponding to the limit posts. The clutch includes a clutch cover pivotally connected with the second gear. The driving force of the motor is transmitted to the model engine through the clutch to enhance the starting capability of the model engine and to save electricity. When the feedback force of the model engine feeds back to the clutch, the clutch parts will disengage from the clutch cover to prevent the electric starting device from being damaged.

Abstract: A water pump for a vehicle includes a power transmission member driven and rotated by an external power, a driven shaft driven to be rotatable independently from the power transmission member, an impeller, an arm member which includes a pressing portion pressing the power transmission member and which is contactable to the power transmission member for transmitting a rotation of the power transmission member to the driven shaft, a control member controlling the arm member so that the arm member and the power transmission member come in contact with each other or come out of contact from each other and so that a contact state between the arm member and the power transmission member is variable, and a biasing member biasing the arm member toward the power transmission member.

Abstract: A torque limiter in which an area of a region where an area of a region where an inner face of a circumferentially extending chamber intersects an oil pressure expanding chamber in an extended plane extended toward the oil pressure expanding chamber is larger than a sectional area of an opening of the oil removing hole which is opened to the circumferentially extending chamber.

Abstract: A conveyor drive shaft for use in agricultural combines including an integral torque limiting device is disclosed herein. More particularly, a co-axial integrated torque limiter, such as an radial pin clutch, is provided in such a conveyor drive shaft to minimize additional space claim required to protect the conveyor drive shaft, and attached components from damage in the event of an unexpected jam or other stoppage. A conveyor system employing such an integrated conveyor drive shaft and a combine employing such a conveyor system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A belt tensioner includes a support housing at least in part defining a spring cavity and an arm pivotally attached to the support housing. A spring is located in the spring cavity and is operatively connected to the arm and the support housing to bias the arm about a pivot axis toward an unloaded position relative to the support housing. A damping member includes a hub and deflectable, force-applying elements that are connected to and spaced apart about a periphery of the hub. The force-applying elements are biased toward a contact surface of the arm to apply a frictional force between the contact surface and the force-applying elements to impede rotation of the arm relative to the support housing.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch (1) has a clutch drum (2) and at least one centrifugal weight (6). The centrifugal weight (6) is arranged on a carrier (5) and is radially displaceable referred to the rotational axis (8) of the centrifugal clutch (1). At least one holder (7, 27) holds the centrifugal weight (6) in at least one axial direction of the rotational axis (8) on the carrier (5). The holder (7, 27) includes at least one guide surface (14, 34) with which the holder is guided in radial direction to the rotational axis (8). The guide surface (14, 34) extends parallelly and radially to the rotational axis (8) of the centrifugal clutch (1). The guide surface (14, 34) is configured in a planar region of the holder (7, 27) in order to obtain a long service life of the centrifugal clutch (1).

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch including a drive hub having a rotational axis, a drum coaxial with the driver, a plurality of shoes engaging the drive hub so as to rotate with the driver, each shoe having an aperture therethrough in the axial direction, the shoes being radially movable between a radially outward position in which the shoes contact a surface of the drum and a radially inward position in which the shoes are spaced apart from the drum, and a plurality of springs urging the shoes toward the radially inward position, each spring being located in the aperture of a corresponding shoe, each spring having a radially inward end engaging one of the shoes and an opposite radially outward end engaging the driver.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an adjustable clutch or torque control device. The adjustable clutch or torque control device includes a flywheel with an at least one shoe or friction transfer device and an at least one adjustment mechanism and an at least one spring member. A portion of the at least one adjustment mechanism exists within the flywheel such that it is adjusted without the removal of the clutch bell or the disassembly of the clutch and adjusts the at least one spring member so that it changes a point of engagement of the at least one shoe or friction transfer device.

Abstract: A driving force controlling apparatus includes a driving force controller configured to determine a state of a road surface. A driving force controller is configured to control a driving force of a vehicle based on the road surface state. A rear-wheel speed sensor is configured to detect a rear-wheel speed. A low-friction-coefficient road surface determining device is configured to determine whether the road surface is a low-friction-coefficient road surface using the rear-wheel speed on a predetermined condition. A determination prohibition device is configured to prohibit the low-friction-coefficient road surface determining device from determining whether the road surface is a low-friction-coefficient road surface, if (a) the rear-wheel speed sensor is abnormal, or if (b) a predetermined time has elapsed from when a shift range is changed from a reverse range to a drive range and/or (c) a gear position has become greater than or equal to a predetermined gear position.

Abstract: Problems to be solved: Providing a structure for connection and separation between an engine and a main unit, adapted to release coupling by separating a centrifugal clutch.

Abstract: A clutch between the rotary output drive shaft of a cutting device and a rotary cutter includes a rotor which is connected to the drive shaft and whose at least one part of the internal walls forms a friction track and a stator which bears the cutter and is driven by the rotor by pivotable friction shoes. The shoes are spring-loaded and supported by the stator, each pivotable shoe being also mounted with clearance on the plate in such a way that it is angularly displaceable between two end positions, i.e. of the clutch engaging and disengaging positions. The clutch is characterized in that the transition from the engaging position to the disengaging position is carried out during the stator deceleration by relative displacement of the shoe and the stator for compressing a second spring which brings back the shoe from the angular disengaging position to the angular engaging position.

Abstract: A pulley assembly for an automobile accessory drive system includes a shaft engaging hub, a nut threaded onto the shaft engaging hub, an annular bushing, and one or more brake shoes positioned around the outside of the annular bushing all housed with a pulley member. The nut is capable of axial translation relative to the annular bushing and the annular bushing is capable of expanding radially outward in response to the axial translation of the nut in a first direction to provide frictional engagement between the inner coupling surface of the pulley member and the outer coupling surface of the brake shoes, which transfers torque from the pulley member to the input shaft. The nut includes a generally frustoconical outer surface, opposite its inner threaded surface, for seating the nut in the annular bushing.

Abstract: An input shaft that transmits torque to rear wheels is formed integrally with a first roller. An output shaft that directs torque to front wheels is formed integrally with a second roller. An inter-roller-axis distance is set smaller than a sum of semidiameters of the rollers, so as to press the rollers 31, 32 in a radial direction into pressing contact with one another, so that a part of torque from the input shaft to the rear wheels is directed through the rollers and the output shaft to the front wheels. The inter-roller-axis distance is set so as to set an inter-roller radial pressing force so that a maximum distribution condition maximum roller-transmitted torque under a front wheel torque maximum distribution condition, which is determined by the radial pressing force, is below a front wheel maximum distribution torque based on an assumption that a maximum torque is transmitted to the input shaft under the front wheel torque maximum distribution condition.

Abstract: The invention uses a frictional clutch to disengage the vehicle water pump. Actuating methods for the clutch include electromagnetic, vacuum piston and an external solenoid. The clutch is engaged with a diaphragm spring.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved structure for a clutch, in which a clutch includes a flywheel, a connecting set and a plurality of clutch plates. The flywheel is divided into an upper layer and a lower layer, one side of the upper layer is provided with a tapped hole, and a screw is fitted in the tapped hole. The upper layer is provided with a plurality of supports that penetrate the upper and lower layer. Clutch plates and elastic elements respectively mount the supports, and the connecting set is structured from a sliding member and a fixed member. Accordingly, a tool can be used to adjust the aforementioned screw, thereby displacing the sliding member and causing the elastic elements to change the effectiveness of the elastic tension.

Abstract: A mounting base apparatus can be attached semi permanently to the base of a small engine, or built into the base of the engine, or into an implement of power equipment. This mounting device engages a singular point or a plurality of points provided for this purpose, to allow quick disconnection of the engine, so that the engine may be used on other implements conveniently. Because a single engine is to be used on various implements, provision is also made (on each implement) to support the rotating (work piece or transmission shaft) via an auxiliary spindle assembly on the implement in the absence of an engine. Further, provision is made to transmit torque from the engine through this auxiliary spindle shaft via a flexible coupling arrangement. Further, provision is made to transmit the motion (generally push-pull) of the throttle cable, where applicable, to the engine, also in a quick-disconnect manner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shifting element arrangement comprising a cylinder (12) of a first clutch (10), the cylinder being configured as a disk carrier, and a cylinder (23) of a second shifting element (20), the cylinder being configured as a disk carrier or band brake cylinder, wherein the cylinder (12) of the first shifting element (10) comprises a hub driveably mounted on a shaft (40) or on a housing, and wherein the cylinder (23) of the second shifting element (20) radially encompasses the cylinder (12) of the first shifting element (10). Instead of mounting the cylinder (23) of the second shifting element (20) to the hub (15) of the cylinder (12) of the first shifting element (10), it is provided that the cylinder (23) of the second shifting element (20) is rotatably mounted on the outside diameter of the cylinder (12) of the first shifting element (10) by way of a radial bearing (30).

Abstract: An overload clutch for a torque transmission is disclosed which comprises a rotatable drive member coaxially coupled to a rotating driven member. One of the drive member and driven member, hereinafter referred to as the first member, comprises an annular band delimiting a central space, the annular band having a cylindrical inner face provided with at least one engaging element. The other one of the drive member and driven member, hereinafter referred to as the second member, is mounted within the central space and comprises a radially expandable mechanism provided with at least one coupling element. The radially expandable mechanism is movable between an expanded position, where the at least one coupling element is positively engaging the at least one engaging element to couple the first member to the second member for rotation together, and a retracted position, where the at least one coupling element is disengaged from the at least one engaging element, thereby releasing the first member from the second.

Abstract: A manually guided implement is provided and has an internal combustion engine and a power take-off housing to which the engine is secured. A centrifugal clutch is provided for achieving a positive connection, as a function of engine speed, between a drive part, which is driven by the engine and is rotatably mounted on the engine side, and a power take-off part that is rotatably mounted in the housing. The clutch has at least one centrifugally actuatable clutch body in the region of the drive part, and in the region of the power take-off part has a clutch housing that overlaps the clutch body. The clutch furthermore has a locating bearing that is disposed between and coaxial with the drive part and the power take-off part. Locating pins are provided for aligning the engine relative to the housing, with the pins extending with play into appropriate receiving openings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clutches for selectively transmitting torque, and more particularly, to compliant centrifugal clutches. A compliant clutch (10) may have a plurality of engagement members (42 and 44), preferably at least three, and more preferably at least six. Each engagement member has an outer edge that is movable toward an interior surface of a receiving member (28), such as a drum. Flexible segments (70 and 72) may connect the engagement members to each other. In embodiment, the engagement members are arrayed around a hub, but detached from the hub to form an expandable engagement portion. Both aggressive and non-aggressive engagement members are provided. In another embodiment, the engagement members are affixed by flexible segments to the hub to form an extensible engagement portion.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch is provided, especially for manually-guided, motor-driven implements such as chainsaws and the like. The clutch comprises centrifugal bodies, each of which is essentially comprised of a shoe that has the shape of a circular arc and has a support member. The shoes are held and guided by guides on a carrier member that is disposed on the drive side. On the output side, the clutch is essentially formed of a drum having a surface that axially and radially spans the centrifugal bodies. Disposed at each end of a centrifugal body is a projection and a complementary recess, which both extend approximately tangentially relative to the drum.

Abstract: A spring clutch can obtain stable engaging and idling functions. Torque transmitting surfaces having substantially the same diameter are formed on the inner periphery of a pulley hub, which is mounted on a rotary shaft, and on the inner periphery of a pulley. A coil spring pressed into both torque-transmitting surfaces is mounted so as to straddle and thereby frictionally engage with both torque-transmitting surfaces. A chamfer is provided on the outer peripheral edge of an end face of the coil spring to stabilize the engaging and idling functions of the spring clutch.

Abstract: Clutch for a pedal vehicle having pedals and a frame and a method of transmitting power from the pedals, wherein the clutch is shiftable in two rotational directions. The clutch includes a drive shaft which can rotate in each of two directions upon corresponding rotation of the pedals in each of the two directions. A catch element is fixedly secured to the drive shaft. A driven shaft is provided. An engagement mechanism is arranged between the drive shaft and the driven shaft. A fixed member is provided. A holding element frictionally engages the fixed member. A spring element is biased to release the engagement mechanism from engagement with the driven shaft. The clutch allows the pedal vehicle to be moved in each of the two directions with or without corresponding movement of the pedals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to clutches for selectively transmitting torque, and more particularly, to compliant centrifugal clutches. A compliant clutch (10) may have a plurality of engagement members (42 and 44), preferably at least three, and more preferably at least six. Each engagement member has an outer edge that is movable toward an interior surface of a receiving member (28), such as a drum. Flexible segments (70 and 72) may connect the engagement members to each other. In embodiment, the engagement members are arrayed around a hub, but detached from the hub to form an expandable engagement portion. Both aggressive members are provided. In another embodiment, the engagement members are affixed by flexible segments to the hub to form an extensible engagement portion. In yet another embodiment, a first and a second arm, each of which contains multiple engagement members connected by flexible segments, extend from the hub to provide non-aggressive torque transfer to the drum.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch is provided, especially for manually-guided, motor-driven implements such as chainsaws and the like. The clutch comprises centrifugal bodies, each of which is essentially comprised of a shoe that has the shape of a circular arc and has a support member. The shoes are held and guided by guides on a carrier member that is disposed on the drive side. On the output side, the clutch is essentially formed of a drum having a surface that axially and radially spans the centrifugal bodies. Disposed at each end of a centrifugal body is a projection and a complementary recess, which both extend approximately tangentially relative to the drum.

Abstract: A spring clutch is provided which can obtain stable engaging and idling functions. Torque transmitting surfaces of substantially the same diameter are formed on the inner periphery of a pulley hub mounted on a rotary shaft and that of a pulley. A coil spring pressed into both torque-transmitting surfaces is mounted so as to straddle both torque-transmitting surfaces. A chamfer is provided on the outer peripheral edge of an end face of the coil spring to stabilize the engaging and idling functions of the spring clutch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a freewheel clutch and a method transmitting power from one shaft to another. The freewheel clutch which is shiftable in two rotational directions includes a drive shaft which can rotate in each of two directions, a catch element which is fixedly secured to the drive shaft, a driven shaft, an engagement mechanism arranged between the drive shaft and the driven shaft, a fixed member, a holding element frictionally engaging the fixed member, and a spring element biased to release the engagement mechanism from engagement with the driven shaft. The method of transmitting power utilizing the freewheel clutch includes rotating the drive shaft from a freewheel position in one of a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction, whereby the engagement mechanism is moved into an engagement position so as to rotate the driven shaft, and returning the drive shaft to the freewheel position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a freewheel clutch and a method transmitting power from one shaft to another. The freewheel clutch which is shiftable in two rotational directions includes a drive shaft which can rotate in each of two directions, a catch element which is fixedly secured to the drive shaft, a driven shaft, an engagement mechanism arranged between the drive shaft and the driven shaft, a fixed member, a holding element frictionally engaging the fixed member, and a spring element biased to release the engagement mechanism from engagement with the driven shaft. The method of transmitting power utilizing the freewheel clutch includes rotating the drive shaft from a freewheel position in one of a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction, whereby the engagement mechanism is moved into an engagement position so as to rotate the driven shaft, and returning the drive shaft to the freewheel position.

Abstract: A clutch cup for a centrifugal clutch of a hand-held working tool, driven by an internal combustion engine, has a clutch drum and a hub coaxially fastened to the clutch drum. A bearing bushing is arranged in the hub and fastened to the hub by a frictional and positive-locking connection. A receiving member is coaxially fastened to the hub and receives the drive shaft for driving the tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-thrust clutch-type automotive electric lock which uses a motor to sequentially rotate a primary gear connected with a clutch assembly, a secondary gear, and a worm connected to the secondary gear, so that a push rod associated with the worm is guided by the worm to move forward or backward and thereby unlocks or locks an automobile door. The clutch assembly and the motor are in a loose connection relation when the motor is not started and no counter electromotive resistance would exist when a key is used to open the automobile door. Therefore, the torque output by the motor can be highly amplified through a big gear ratio of the secondary gear to the primary gear without the problem of counter electromotive resistance.

Abstract: According to a torque converter lockup control, a lockup actuator, including a lockup solenoid, is operative responsive to an output command signal issued by a controller to adjust lockup clutch engagement force to a commanded value. The lockup clutch engagement force is a force with which the lockup clutch is engaged. The controller determines the commanded value as a function of a deviation between a current value of slip speed within the torque converter and a desired value thereof. For preventing the lockup clutch from shifting deeply into its converter position when the deviation persists to stay in the neighborhood of zero, the controller sets a limit to the determined commanded value during operation of the lockup clutch in the slip lockup mode.

Abstract: A shiftable device which acts as a brake or coupling, such as a frictional brake or a frictional clutch, includes a first component and a second component and a pressure ring arranged between the first and second components, wherein the pressure ring is connected non-rotatably or stationary to the first component, while being movable by an actuating and restoring device between two work positions which are axially offset relative to each other. At least one friction element which is compressed in an active position of the pressure ring is arranged between the pressure ring and the second component. A plurality of radially resilient tongues which each have a fixed tongue end are fastened without play in the area of the first component. A plurality of guide members supported on the pressure ring and connected to the other movable tongue ends serve to convert the axial movement of the pressure ring into a radial movement of the movable tongue ends.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch is provided having a drive member having a rotor and at least one shoe which is radially displaceable as a result of centrifugal force. A clutch drum is oriented coaxially with the drive member having a circular or cylindrical portion for engaging the shoe. The clutch drum is provided with a central hub and an end wall extending between the central hub and the circular or cylindrical portion. The end wall is integrally formed of a sheet metal stamping provided with a plurality of fan blades circumferentially spaced about the central axis and integrally formed in the end wall by showing a radially extending slit into the end wall and bending the adjacent sheet metal axially outward to define a fan blade and an adjacent vent opening.

Abstract: A centrifugal friction clutch which can transmit torque and rotation has an input shaft, which is rotatable about an axis, and an output member. A plurality of shoes are constrained to rotate with the input shaft and arranged to move in a radial plane perpendicular to the input shaft axis. The shoes have a tapered profile with a narrower portion and a wider portion, with the narrower portion located further away from the axis of the input shaft. The output member of the clutch has an annular drum surrounding the shoes, and the drum includes surfaces which define a tapered cavity adapted to receive the shoes. The frictional engagement of the clutch is improved by the tapered geometry of the shoes and drum. A restraining spring is coupled to the shoes and adapted to urge the shoes radially inwardly.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch for a power-drive working tool, such as a chain saw, includes a hub (10) adapted to be operatively connected to a drive shaft of an engine, and at least two clutch shoes (13) operatively connected to the hub and radially movable in order to, when actuated by centrifugal force, engage a clutch drum radially surrounding the shoes against the action of a resilient member (16) striving to disengage the shoes from the drum. Each of the clutch shoes is slidably connected to a spoke (12) made integral with the hub. Each of the spokes has a cross-section including two integral, laterally-displaced rectangular portions (12a, 12b). Each spoke is slidably received in a complementary recess formed in a clutch shoe, whereby mutual lateral guiding of the spoke and the clutch shoe is insured.

Abstract: A centrifugal clutch includes a rotatable drum having a circularly cylindrical inside surface; a plurality of shoes, each shoe having an external engagement surface for frictionally contacting the inside surface of the drum, each shoe being coupled to a rotatable hub for rotation therewith when the hub rotates concentrically with the drum, movement being permitted of each shoe radially inwardly and outwardly relative to the drum; a rigid shoe member of each shoe having a radially inwardly projecting first lock portion and a radially outwardly projecting second lock portion circumferentially spaced from the first lock portion; and a plurality of compression springs, at least one of the compression springs being positioned for compression between the first and second lock portions of adjacent ones of the shoes for biasing the shoes in a direction radially inwardly from the inside surface of the drum, the combination of the springs and the lock portions locking the shoes from moving radially outwardly more than

Abstract: A brake shoe mounting for a vehicle drum brake hinges brake shoes to a brake anchor member to swivel around axes that are substantially parallel to the brake drum axis. To simplify the assembly and disassembly of the brake shoes and to improve the adaptation of surfaces of brake linings to the inner surface of the brake drum that expands under stress, the hinging of the brake lining shoes to the anchor member is achieved by ball bearings.

Abstract: A linear actuator, in particular for driving an aircraft landing gear leg, the actuator comprising a main body with a screw that is prevented from moving axially and that is constrained to rotate with a coaxial gear wheel that meshes with the outlet gear wheel of a driving motor and gear box assembly, and a nut that is secured to a sliding guide rod inside said main body. According to the invention, the rotary connection between the screw and the coaxial gear wheel is provided by declutchable coupling means, which means is declutched in an emergency for the purpose of releasing the screw by associated trigger means whose operation requires very little energy.

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring power includes a shaft, a pair of pawls, and an outer member. The shaft has a first end which is connected to an electric motor and a second end which is operatively associated with the pawls. As the shaft turns, the pawls are forced outwardly against a non-circular interior surface of the outer member. As the pawls contact the inner surface of the outer member, they transfer rotational energy from the rotating shaft to the outer member, causing it to also rotate. When power to the electric motor is shut off, the shaft stops turning. The pawls are spring biased inwardly toward the shaft. When the shaft stops turning, the pawls move inwardly toward the shaft and are not connected any longer to the interior surface of the outer member. The outer member is free to spin freely even though the motor is stopped.