.~.~ With means to actuate or deactuate clutch-assemblages sequentially
DEFINITION
Classification: 192/48.7
(under subclass 48.1) Device wherein two or more clutch-assemblages are intended to be operative simultaneously as a set, provided with means to ensure that one clutch-assemblage of said set has its clutch-elements fully engaged before another clutch-assemblage of said set has its clutch-elements engaged, or with means to ensure that one clutch-assemblage of said set has its clutch-elements fully disengaged before another clutch-assemblage of said set has its clutch-elements disengaged.
(1) Note. The set of clutch-assemblages described above permits torque from an input shaft to be applied to an output shaft in stages, or progressively, in order to reduce stress or shock attendant upon a sudden application of load.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
52.1+, and 70.21, for other arrangements for progressively transmitting load from an input to an output shaft.
