Clutch Employing Constant Force Springs.

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Abstract:

A mechanical clutch comprising interposed clutch plates keyed to the input and output members for axial movement between driving positions frictionally engaged with one another and disengaged positions relaxed away from one another. The invention relates to the use of constant force, zero rate, springs for moving the clutch plates between the engaged and disengaged positions. Author

Author(s):
F'geppert, Erwin
Author Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Patent Application,
Pagination:
0008

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Availability: This Government-owned Invention Available For U.s. Licensing And, Possibly, For Foreign Licensing. Copy Of Application Available Ntis. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
PAT-APPL-059 937
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*Patent applications, *Clutches, Springs, Force(Mechanics)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Machinery and Tools
Report Date:
1979 Jul 23