WORM SAFETY CLUTCH Russian patent published in 2013 - IPC F16D7/02 F16H1/16 F16H55/22 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: worm safety clutch includes drive and driven shafts adjacent to each other through a worm-and-worm gear. Worm moves along the shaft axis and interacts at least with one of its ends with an elastic element that is rigidly fixed relative to the axis. Movement of worm from limit moment on a worm wheel is not less than distance from other end of the worm to connection point of worm to wheel.

EFFECT: simplifying the design, improving reliability and enlarging functional capabilities.

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