Patents Assigned to Dynamic Research and Development Corp.
  • Torque limiter
    Patent number: 4944379
    Abstract: A mechanical device for limiting the maximum torque transferred from a driving shaft to a driven power transmission element including an adapter which rotates fully around a power transmission element; a sleeve firmly affixed to and rotating with the driving shaft; a high friction clutch element pressed between the sleeve and the adapter; and a shear pin connecting the sleeve and the adapter, and providing a compressive force on the clutch element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: Dynamic Research and Development Corp.
    Inventor: James D. Haaser