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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 03, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2014
Applicant:
A & E Incorporated, Racine, WI (US);
Inventors:
Billy Greuel, Waterford, WI (US);
Brandon Ullrich, Franksville, WI (US);
Timothy Alho, Pleasant Prairie, WI (US);
Assignee:
A & E Incorporated, Racine, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 43/204 (2006.01); F16D 43/206 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 43/206 (2013.01); F16D 43/204 (2013.01); F16D 2300/08 (2013.01);
Abstract
Apparatus directed to the art of disengaging an input from an output at predetermined torque values. A torque limiting clutch capable of use as a solid drive unit and a torque limited unit for which the torque disengagement value is selectable. The torque limiting clutch has an overload assembly and a torque drive mechanism which may comprise a plurality of drive pins. Additionally, the torque limiting clutch may comprise seals to discourage contaminants from entering the clutch.