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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 28, 1995
Filed:
Apr. 21, 1993
Darwin D Behlke, Kenosha, WI (US);
Joseph C Terranova, New Berlin, WI (US);
Alvin G Ziegler, Racine, WI (US);
Twin Disc Incorporated, Racine, WI (US);
Abstract
A straddle bearing incorporates a U-shaped frame receiving bearings which support an output shaft of a PTO assembly. The bearings flank or straddle a sheave or other drive member which is fixed to the output shaft. Radial loads imposed on the drive member are transmitted to the U-frame as opposed to the clutch and flywheel. The sheave and U-frame are dimensioned to permit replacement of belts or other torque transfer elements without disassembling the U-frame. In addition to being supported on the clutch housing, the U-frame can be supported on a beam and/or a bracket connected to the prime mover frame or a frame of the driven device. The configuration of the U-frame permits adjustment of the orientation of the U-frame with respect to the clutch housing, and also permits the mounting of an auxiliary drive member on the output shaft.