CLUTCH Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; automotive industry. SUBSTANCE: clutch has driving and driven members, driven member being mounted on driven shaft, wedging members spring-loaded in circumferential direction, shifter fork and mechanism to control shifting of fork in circumferential direction. Clutch has bushing installed for axial travel along driven shaft. Pressure bearings are secured on bushing. Driving member is made in form of two concentrically arranged members forming spaces with cross section in form of wedge. Apices of adjacent spaces are pointed in different directions. Fork shifting control mechanism is made in form of lever. EFFECT: enlarged operating capabilities. 3 dwg