Title: Self-energizing clutch

Abstract: A self-energizing clutch is disclosed, which is of such construction as to enable it to be engaged or disengaged at will, irrespective of the direction or relative speed of rotation, as between the driving and driven components of the clutch. The clutch consists of components or parts which are quickly and easily assemblable, and which are resistant to breakage or damage during the operation of the clutch. A particular feature of the clutch is the creation of a tangential force during operation of the clutch, which exceeds the torque or force between the driving and driven parts of the clutch, in order to disengage the clutch.

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Inventors: Herbert, William B. (Upper Montclair, NJ, US)

Application Number: 554907
Filing Date: 1975-03-03
Publication_date: 1976-08-24
Assignee:
Primary Class(es): 192/44 192/47
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

1782605	Nov, 1930	Farley	192/47.
1927046	Sep, 1933	Powell	192/47.
1957500	May, 1934	Harris et al.	192/44.
2077253	Apr, 1937	Nardone	192/47.
3302760	Feb, 1967	Taylor	192/47.

Other Refs: 123,023

May, 1931	OE

Primary Examiner: Herrmann, Allan D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Isler and Ornstein