Patent ID: 9175732
Filing Date: 2015-11-03
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A clutch linkage for a variable speed transmission comprising: a control shaft pivotable about an axis of the control shaft; two arms connected to the control shaft, each of the arms being pivotable with the control shaft about the axis between a first position and a second position in response to pivoting of the control shaft; a cross-bar connecting the two arms; a projection positioned on each of the arms between the control shaft and the cross-bar, each projection being configured for exerting a force on a movable sleeve when the two arms are moved between the first position and the second position, the movable sleeve being movable between a disengaged position away from a clutch element and an engaged position against the clutch element; and at least one shoulder on the two arms, the at least one shoulder being configured to move into contact with and exert a force on the clutch element when the two arms are moved between the first position and the second position.