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OVERRUNNING CLUTCH [4 records]

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Record 1 2025-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Applications of Automation
  • Collaboration with WIPO
CONT

The currently disclosed two-way, by-passable, overrunning clutch may be used as a joint in the limb(s) of a robot. In particular, the knee joint system enables a walking robot to walk more efficiently, with greater stability, and with increased ability to recover from falls. The non-microprocessor mechanical prosthetic knee joint can be split into two parts through the WSC [wrap-spring-clutch] central body. This enables [the] mounting of the joint system on either side of an intact knee or other joint, to serve as an integral component of an exoskeleton or orthotic system.

OBS

walking robot: designation validated by a Canadian subject-matter expert from Université Laval.

Key term(s)
  • SearchOnlyKey1

French

Domaine(s)
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Collaboration avec l'OMPI
CONT

Dès qu'il est nécessaire de faire traverser par un robot un terrain accidenté ou encombré d'obstacles, par exemple une centrale nucléaire ou une usine chimique ayant subi une avarie, les robots marcheurs présentent des capacités de déplacement bien supérieures aux robots équipés de roues ou de chenilles [...] Ceci est dû au fait qu'en général, des roues ou des chenilles doivent rester en permanence en contact avec le sol, alors qu'un robot marcheur se contente de points d'appui épars sur lesquels poser momentanément ses pieds.

OBS

robot marcheur : désignation validée par un spécialiste canadien de l'Université Laval.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Automatización y aplicaciones
  • Colaboración con la OMPI
CONT

Entre los robots móviles encontramos los caminantes, que utilizan el movimiento sincronizado de sus patas para desplazarse. Los robots caminantes presentan características muy interesantes que los hacen destacar frente a los demás robots móviles terrestres. Algunas de estas ventajas son la mayor movilidad en terrenos irregulares debido a su capacidad para evitar obstáculos, o poder utilizar alguna de sus extremidades como manipulador para realizar alguna tarea […]

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Record 2 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The EVA 3-D roller wrench operates using 3-D rollers connected with springs installed between concentric cylindrical races. The pins "disengage" one set of rollers, which allows its "engaged" partner roller to roll up the wedge surface of the hub when the wrench is turned in one direction. Rotation in the other direction causes the roller to roll down the wedge surface, disengaging the clutch for overrunning. This action allows the wrench to apply torque in one direction and free spin in the other like a traditional ratchet wrench. Moving the pins clockwise so that they engage neither roller will cause the wrench to become a rigid bar, allowing the wrench to apply torque in both directions. Rotating the pins further clockwise will cause them to "disengage" the rollers that were previously engaged, allowing the wrench to apply torque in the opposite direction as before.

OBS

EVA 3-D roller wrench: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

clé EVA 3D à galets : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 3 1990-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Helicopters (Military)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
OBS

Terms officialized by the ATSC - Helicopters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hélicoptères (Militaire)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
OBS

embrayage à roue libre - Terme uniformisé par le CUTA - Hélicoptères.

Spanish

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Record 4 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
OBS

the -- (...) is operated by a shift lever that causes the drive pinion to be moved along the armature shaft and into mesh with the flywheel teeth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
OBS

--mécanisme pouvant être intégré au lanceur et diminuant le risque l'entraînement de l'induit par le pignon d'attaque, une fois le moteur mis en marche.

Spanish

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