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United States Patent | 3,563,353 |
LoPresti , et al. | February 16, 1971 |
Torque transmitting apparatus having two intermeshed helical gears which employs the axial thrust of the helical gears to shift the driven gear longitudinally along its axis, in a direction dependent upon the direction of rotation of the driving gear, so as to effect a clutching action between the driven gear and alternately one of two output members disposed on either side of the driven helical gear. Apparatus for synchronizing a positive engaging ratchet tooth clutch including a cam surface on one of the clutch members and a cam follower on the other clutch member to cam the moveable clutch member longitudinally toward the stationary clutch member while maintaining the ratchet teeth out of engagement one with another until the moveable clutch member has moved through its full longitudinal travel and into complete engagement with the other clutch member.
Current U.S. Class: | 192/21 ; 188/83; 192/218; 192/35; 192/48.92; 192/51; 74/412R; 74/810.1 |
Current International Class: | F16D 11/10 (20060101); F16D 21/06 (20060101); F16D 21/00 (20060101); F16D 11/00 (20060101); F16h 057/10 (); F16d 043/30 () |
Field of Search: | 192/20,48.92,51,21,4R 74/335,810,812 192/35 (Cursory)/ |
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