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Variable engagement centrifugal clutch assembly

  • US 20060169570A1
  • Filed: 02/03/2005
  • Published: 08/03/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A centrifugal clutch assembly comprising:

  • a plurality of friction plates and a corresponding plurality of pressure plates, said plurality of pressure plates movable between a clamped position engaging said plurality of friction plates and an open position released from said plurality of friction plates; and

    at least one weight movable radially in response to rotation to move said plurality of pressure plates between said clamped position and said open position; and

    an adjuster for modifying a radial position of said weight.

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