US Patent:
20120186933, Jul 26, 2012
Inventors:
Don WISHARD - Newell SD, US
Brad CARLSON - Whitewood SD, US
Stuart WILLIAMS - Spearfish SD, US
Gary HAMILTON - Rapid City SD, US
Assignee:
LEHMAN TRIKES U.S.A., INC. - Spearfish SD
International Classification:
F16D 25/12
F16D 19/00
B23P 11/00
F16D 21/00
US Classification:
192 8563, 192 82 R, 192 892, 294011
Abstract:
A manually-operated clutch has an actuator and a force limiter. The actuator has a control portion and an engagement portion, the control portion controlling a motive force that engages the engagement portion with a transmission. The force limiter is between the control portion and the engagement portion and limits the motive force above a predetermined threshold.