Patent ID: 6743129
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A torque-sensing clutch, comprising:a) a cylindrical base member; b) a first sheave operatively connected to the cylindrical base member, the first sheave rotatable on the cylindrical base member and being stationary relative to longitudinal movement on the cylindrical base member; c) a second sheave longitudinally moveable and rotatable on the cylindrical base member; d) a first connector operatively connecting the cylindrical base member to the second sheave for rotating the second sheave and for moving the second sheave longitudinally on the cylindrical base member; and e) a second connector operatively connecting the first and second sheaves, wherein the first and second sheaves rotate together the rotation of the second sheave causes rotation of the first sheave to rotate together without relative rotation as the second sheave moves longitudinally and reduces belt smear.