Patent ID: 6739439
Filing Date: 2004-05-25
Classification: A01D,F16D

Abstract:
A drive mechanism for a rotating body including a rotatable shaft comprising:a clutch that is adapted to selectively transmit torque input to the shaft; a brake that is adapted to slow down rotation of the shaft upon disengagement of the clutch; and an actuator means to engage and disengage the clutch and brake, wherein the clutch and brake are each mounted on a mounting member that is movable with respect to the shaft in the axial direction thereof, and wherein the actuator means comprises an actuator member that is slidably mounted on said mounting member and an actuator to move said actuator member from a first position, in which the clutch is engaged and the brake is disengaged, and a second position, in which the clutch is disengaged and the brake is engaged.