A clutch system for a torque transmission. The clutch system includes a first rotatable unit connectable to an input, including at least one first abutment surface and a second rotatable unit connectable to an output, including at least one second abutment surface arranged for selectively engaging the first abutment surface. The first and second abutment surfaces being adapted to each other so as to allow disengaging under load. The system includes a third rotatable unit arranged for selectively being in a first position or a second position relative to the second rotatable unit, wherein at least one retaining member of the third rotatable unit selectively locks the at least one second abutment surface in engagement with the at least one first abutment surface for selectively rotationally coupling the second rotatable unit to the first rotatable unit.

The invention is directed to a cartridge bin and a rotatable drum. The objective is to reduce labor associated with loading and unloading articles processed in a rotatable drum, for instance during laundering operations. The cartridge bin is configured to at least partially nest within the rotatable drum. Features are disclosed to rotationally align and couple these two components.

The invention is directed to a cartridge bin and a rotatable drum. The objective is to reduce labor associated with loading and unloading articles processed in a rotatable drum, for instance during laundering operations. The cartridge bin is configured to at least partially nest within the rotatable drum. Features are disclosed to rotationally align and couple these two components.

An anti-reverse clutch apparatus includes an input shaft provided with a push handle, an output shaft mounted coaxially with the input shaft and rotatable relative to the input shaft, a clutch housing including an internal gear formed along an internal circumferential surface of the clutch housing, and a locking block, which is mounted between the output shaft and the internal circumferential surface of the clutch housing, and rotatable together with the output shaft and which includes an external gear, which is formed along an external circumferential surface of the locking block to be engaged with the internal gear, the locking block being linearly moved in a radial direction of the output shaft by a sloped surface structure formed between the push handle and the locking block so that the external gear is engaged with or disengaged from the internal gear when the push handle is rotated.

An anti-reverse clutch apparatus includes an input shaft provided with a push handle, an output shaft mounted coaxially with the input shaft and rotatable relative to the input shaft, a clutch housing including an internal gear formed along an internal circumferential surface of the clutch housing, and a locking block, which is mounted between the output shaft and the internal circumferential surface of the clutch housing, and rotatable together with the output shaft and which includes an external gear, which is formed along an external circumferential surface of the locking block to be engaged with the internal gear, the locking block being linearly moved in a radial direction of the output shaft by a sloped surface structure formed between the push handle and the locking block so that the external gear is engaged with or disengaged from the internal gear when the push handle is rotated.

A surgical instrument system comprising a first motor, a second motor, and a third motor is disclosed. The surgical instrument system comprises a first handle comprising a first number of controls, a second handle comprising a second number of controls, and a shaft assembly. The shaft assembly is attachable to the first handle in a first orientation in order to engage one of the motors. The shaft assembly is attachable to the second handle in a second orientation to engage a different motor. The surgical instrument system is configured to perform a different function of an end effector in the first orientation and the second orientation.

A transmission system, such as for a two wheeled bicycle, including an axle assembly including a set of sprockets, a transmission unit having an input coupled to the set of sprockets and an output arranged to be coupled to a wheel. The transmission unit includes a transmission operable according to a first transmission ratio and a second transmission ratio, a clutch or brake system for switching from the first to the second transmission ratio under load, and a first actuator for controlling the clutch or brake for coupling or decoupling. The transmission system including a second actuator for selecting one of the sprockets for transmission of torque to the axle assembly, and a controller configured to receive a first shift signal and/or a second shift signal, and configured to control the first actuator and/or the second actuator in response to the first or second shift signal.

A transmission system, such as for a two wheeled bicycle, including an axle assembly including a set of sprockets, a transmission unit having an input coupled to the set of sprockets and an output arranged to be coupled to a wheel. The transmission unit includes a transmission operable according to a first transmission ratio and a second transmission ratio, a clutch or brake system for switching from the first to the second transmission ratio under load, and a first actuator for controlling the clutch or brake for coupling or decoupling. The transmission system including a second actuator for selecting one of the sprockets for transmission of torque to the axle assembly, and a controller configured to receive a first shift signal and/or a second shift signal, and configured to control the first actuator and/or the second actuator in response to the first or second shift signal.

A lifter device includes: a pinion gear; a rotation control device including: a rotation shaft rotating in synchronization with the pinion gear; a support member supporting the rotation shaft; a rotation drive mechanism configured to rotate the rotation shaft; and a lock mechanism configured to lock rotation of the rotation shaft when an operation handle is in an operation-released state and including: a first tooth; and a second tooth configured to selectively mesh with the first tooth to lock relative rotation of the rotation shaft and the support member; and a speed increasing mechanism provided closer to the rotation shaft than a meshing portion of the first tooth and the second tooth in a rotation transmission path, configured to transmit the rotation of the rotation shaft to one of the first tooth and the second tooth, and configured to speed up the transmitted rotation of the rotation shaft.

A lifter device includes: a pinion gear; a rotation control device including: a rotation shaft rotating in synchronization with the pinion gear; a support member supporting the rotation shaft; a rotation drive mechanism configured to rotate the rotation shaft; and a lock mechanism configured to lock rotation of the rotation shaft when an operation handle is in an operation-released state and including: a first tooth; and a second tooth configured to selectively mesh with the first tooth to lock relative rotation of the rotation shaft and the support member; and a speed increasing mechanism provided closer to the rotation shaft than a meshing portion of the first tooth and the second tooth in a rotation transmission path, configured to transmit the rotation of the rotation shaft to one of the first tooth and the second tooth, and configured to speed up the transmitted rotation of the rotation shaft.