A propeller transmission system for an aircraft powerplant includes a propeller shaft. One end of the propeller shaft is a power input end, and the other end of the propeller shaft is configured to connect a propeller. The power input end of the propeller shaft is provided with a driven gear, and the driven gear is in transmission connection with an input end of an overload clutch. The propeller transmission system further includes a torsional damper, an output end of the overload clutch is in axial transmission connection with the torsional damper by a flexible disc, and the torsional damper is in transmission connection with the propeller shaft.

A method and a driveline are used for stabilization of an electrical grid. The driveline for an electricity generator includes a controllable power unit, such as a gas motor or a gas turbine. A generator generates electrical power. The generator is connectable to the electrical grid for feeding electrical power into the electrical grid. A torque limiting coupling is arranged in the driveline between the generator and the power unit. To limit the torque, the torque limiting coupling is caused to slip and a limited torque is provided to the generator.

An automatically positionable joint for a modular tooling assembly includes a first joint member; a second joint member that is rotatably connected to the first joint member; a motor for causing rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member; and a first clutch that is movable between an engaged position in which the first clutch restrains rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member and a disengaged position in which the first clutch permits rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member.

An automatically positionable joint for a modular tooling assembly includes a first joint member; a second joint member that is rotatably connected to the first joint member; a motor for causing rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member; and a first clutch that is movable between an engaged position in which the first clutch restrains rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member and a disengaged position in which the first clutch permits rotation of the first joint member with respect to the second joint member.

The present invention relates to a torque transmission device (2) comprising a planetary gear train (22), which has a rotatable component (28), a stationary housing (18), and a clutch device (32) for selective coupling of the component (28) with the stationary housing (18). The clutch device (32) has a friction-locking first clutch (34) and a positive-locking second clutch (36), wherein the component (28) may be coupled to the stationary housing (18) via the first clutch (34) before a coupling by means of the second clutch (36).

A clutch assembly for a hoist includes a gear train, a plurality of friction disks rotationally coupled to the gear train, a disk spring configured to apply a biasing force to the plurality of friction disks, a shaft rotationally coupled to the plurality of friction disks, and an adjustment nut configured to be coupled to the shaft adjacent the disk spring.

A clutch for driving a winch is provided. The clutch comprises an input shaft for connection to a drive means, operatively connected to at least one input friction plate to rotate therewith and an output shaft for driving a winch operatively connected to at least one output friction plate to rotate therewith.

A cover lift system for a spa includes a lifter handle having an upper arm and a lower arm telescopically connected to the upper arm, the upper arm being configured for operative connection to a cover of a spa, and the lower arm being configured for pivotal connection to a base of the spa, and an adjuster mechanism associated with the lifter handle for selectively adjusting a length of the lifter handle to allow for use of the lifter handle with spas of varying sizes.

A clutch comprising a pump is disclosed. The pump is operatively connected to the clutch such that a clutch slip event will cause the pump to delivery fluid from a fluid source to a region surrounding the friction plates of the clutch. The operation of the pump manages heat that is generated by the dynamic friction of the slipping clutch plates. The pump and associated fluid delivery methods are removably securable to an upstream end of an input shaft of the clutch. This allows the pump and associated fluid delivery methods to be used as modular components, that are easy to remove and replace for maintenance purposes, it also allows easier access to the internals of the clutch for maintenance.

A clutch comprises an input shaft, an output shaft and a biasing member. The biasing member is arranged to provide a biasing force that allows torque transfer from the input shaft to the output shaft via one or more input friction plates and one or more output friction plates. Rotation of the output shaft may cause the biasing force to vary to adjust the maximum torque setting of the clutch during reeling-in or reeling-out of a winch cable around a winch drum. A retainer may be included in the clutch which retains the biasing member in operative connection with the output shaft and translates axially relative to the input shaft upon rotation of the output shaft. The axial translation may cause the biasing force to vary by varying the compression of the biasing member.