PULSE VARIABLE-SPEED DRIVE Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: continuous regulation of speed of output member. SUBSTANCE: housing of variable-speed drive is provided with connecting rod rotatably mounted on crank journal of drive shaft. Overrunning clutch is fitted on driven shaft. Slide block of regulation mechanism moves along link over of housing. Link is freely fitted in hole of hinged support of regulation mechanism. One end of link is articulated with drive holder of overrunning clutch. Second end of link is articulated with connected rod. Hinged support is movably located in bore of slide block. EFFECT: simplified construction; increased carrying capacity; enhanced reliability; reduced expenses for manufacture. 1 dwg