FREE-WHEELING CLUTCH Russian patent published in 2005 - IPC

FIELD: machine engineering possibly high-speed drive units of machines.

SUBSTANCE: clutch includes outer casing and two-side eccentric member on which eccentric rings are freely mounted. Said rings are provided with cutouts formed along axis in non-working portion and arc-shaped protrusions. Novelty is eccentric rings mutually joined by means of locking member. One of said rings has cutout in wide portion. Roller is mounted in said cutout with possibility of engaging with working surface of outer casing. Other ring has dead opening in its narrow portion. Clamp and spring are mounted in dead opening with possibility of engaging with said roller.

EFFECT: enhanced operational reliability, lowered friction losses at operation of clutch.

3 dwg