摘要 |
<p>A torque overload clutch (10), in one form, comprises outer and inner members. A recess (82) is formed in the outer member and a radial opening is formed in the inner member. A driving member (66) is slideably captured in the opening to move between an extended, engaged position with the recess and a retracted, disengaged position. An actuator ring (68) is urged by a spring (88,90) into engagement with the driving member to bias the driving member toward the engaged position. An end of the driving member may engage the recess to define an engagement angle (148) that is approximately between thirty-four degrees and seventy-degrees relative to a radially oriented reference. The driving member may be slideably captured in a liner seated in the opening, and one or both may be impregnated with a lubricant. A bearing (28,30,34) may be positioned between the inner and outer members to inhibit relative movement there between along the clutch axis.</p> |