Slip Clutch Mechanism - Ricoh FT5540 Service Manual

31 August 1989

10.4 SLIP CLUTCH MECHANISM

D: Separation Roller
E: Slip Clutch Cover
The slip clutch has two hubs connected by a drive spring [A]. The spring grips the output hub
[B] tightly and grips the input hub [C] loosely. It will slip if the resistance to rotation is too
great. The hubs and spring are precisely machined and slip when resistance to rotation
exceeds F1.
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