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Instant engagement clutch

Patent drawing showing a shaft-mounted friction clutch mechanism with two pulleys, a spiral-grooved shaft, spring, crank handle, and detail views of the sleeve and channel components.

MEANS FOR PRODUCING INSTANTANEOUS FRICTION.Robert J. Blume · June 25, 1895

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