US PATENT SUBCLASS 56 / 10.3
.~.~ Release or slip of drive in response to overload


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56 /   HD   HARVESTERS

10.1  DF  MOTORIZED HARVESTER {16}
10.2 R  DF  .~ WITH CONDITION-RESPONSIVE OPERATION {8}
10.3.~.~ Release or slip of drive in response to overload


DEFINITION

Classification: 56/10.3

(under subclass 10.2) Machine wherein the action results from a load requirement that is greater than the motor can safely deliver, and the action is effected by permitting the motor to operate without transmitting its power to the load.

(1) Note. The action may be effected by use of a frangible connection in the drive train between the motor and the load or by a disconnectable or slippable clutch in such drive train.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

10.8+, for a harvester wherein a clutch or other equivalent means in the drive train is controlled at the will of an operator.

12.7, for a harvester wherein the cutting blade thereof is resiliently or pivotally mounted on its drive shaft.