US PATENT SUBCLASS 192 / 56.1
.~.~ Overload release

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192 /   HD   CLUTCHES AND POWER-STOP CONTROL

30 R  DF  CLUTCHES {15}
54.1  DF  .~ Torque responsive {7}
56.1.~.~ Overload release {5}
56.2  DF  .~.~.~> Coil
56.3  DF  .~.~.~> Fluid-operated clutch {1}
56.4  DF  .~.~.~> Magnetic or electromagnetic {1}
56.5  DF  .~.~.~> Clutch elements remain disengaged after overload corrected {2}
56.6  DF  .~.~.~> Axially engaged {1}

DEFINITION

Classification: 192/56.1

Overload release:

(under subclass 54.1) Subject matter wherein engaged clutch elements, coupling input and output shafts of a selectively engageable clutch, release or slip when subjected to an excessive torsional strain on one of the shafts.

(1) Note. See the line note in subclass 54.1 for the line between Class 192 and Class 464.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

55.1, for structure in the drive-line of the clutch which slips on overload while the clutch remains engaged (e.g., the combination of a clutch and overload coupling).

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

464, Rotary Shafts, Gudgeons, Housings, and Flexible Couplings for Rotary Shafts,

32+, for structure wherein torque transmission is disrupted by breakage of a frangible element that may be replaced.