Title:
【発明の名称】方向切換式クラッチ
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2001515193
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The invention relates to a directional clutch with a drive element (10-120) and an output element (11;101, 102;130, 131) between which clamping elements (13, 14, 110) are arranged. Said clamping elements are connected to the output element in such a way that they turn without moving in relation to the direction of rotation of the output element both in a free-running position and in a torque transmitting position. The clamping elements are moved in a ring-shaped guide element (12) of the driving element in the free-running position and are blocked in said guide element (12) in the torque transmitting position. According to the invention, the output element consists of radial guides or borings (17;103, 104) each containing a projecting clamping body pin (15,16;111). In the first-mentioned case, the output element can be adjusted in an off-center position relative to the driving element. When adjusted in an offset position the clamping elements cyclically pass through a torque transmitting load path and a load-free path and transfer the occurring torque as they pass from the load-free path to the arched load path through non positive and/or positive engagement with the driving element.
Inventors:
John Alfred Chillman
Application Number:
JP2000509963A
Publication Date:
September 18, 2001
Filing Date:
May 13, 1998
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Satellite Gear Systems Limited
International Classes:
F16D41/07; F16H29/18; (IPC1-7): F16H29/18; F16D41/07
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Toshio Yano (4 outside)