Releasable drive mechanism

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5613321
SERIAL NO

08298438

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A releasable drive mechanism is provided, having a sprocket and gear rotatable about a central axis, the gear being rotatably secured to a shaft extending along the central axis. The sprocket and the gear are each configured to provide a coplanar portion extending parallel with the central axis that interfaces the surface of the other. A clutch engageable with the sprocket and the gear is provided, having projections or keys being positionable between the interfacing surfaces for releasably coupling the sprocket and the gear for joint rotation. A lever is provided for disengaging the clutch and the clutch may be biased to facilitate engagement of the clutch. A clip may also be provided to prevent lateral movement of the sprocket on the shaft when the clutch is disengaged.

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RICOH CORPORATIONLEGAL DIVISION 3-6 NAKAMAGOME 1-CHOME OHTA-KU TOKYO JAPAN 143 3001 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rizkovsky, Roy R Lake Elizabeth, CA 2 40

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