Patent classifications
B65G69/16
EQUIPMENT SYNCHRONIZATION APPARATUSES WITH VARIABLE BREAKAWAY PRESSURES
A method of tuning a breakaway force of a synchronization apparatus is provided. The method includes removing a first spring having a first spring constant from a breakaway portion of the synchronization apparatus, where the first spring constant causing the breakaway portion to pivot about a pivot axis relative to a fixed portion at a first breakaway force applied thereto. A second spring is mounted against the fixed portion. The second spring has a second spring constant causing the breakaway portion to pivot about the pivot axis at a second breakaway force that is different from the first breakaway force.
EQUIPMENT SYNCHRONIZATION APPARATUSES WITH VARIABLE BREAKAWAY PRESSURES
A method of tuning a breakaway force of a synchronization apparatus is provided. The method includes removing a first spring having a first spring constant from a breakaway portion of the synchronization apparatus, where the first spring constant causing the breakaway portion to pivot about a pivot axis relative to a fixed portion at a first breakaway force applied thereto. A second spring is mounted against the fixed portion. The second spring has a second spring constant causing the breakaway portion to pivot about the pivot axis at a second breakaway force that is different from the first breakaway force.