Thank you for the information STRONG, No, I did not see that one; my design is based upon my patent NO US 8,215,645 B1 issued 7/10/2012 for mobile devices. See attached, and an inexpensive de-clutcher system is required for my...
OK,my design incorporates two one-way clutches driven in straight line by the pedals therefore any reverse force would result in the lockup of the clutches, ergo the need for the de-clutcher if the unit is pushed backwards.
Thank you CouplingGuru, The problem is that what I need to stop is similar to the bike crank rotating backwards when moving the bike backwards, so the freewheel would not work; I need to have an actual disconnect like shown on the picture. I would appreciate an inexpensive solution, the one...
THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT BRIAN, THIS BIKE WAS MODIFIED TO MY PATENT ON DL2R (direct linear to rotary)and it required the disconnect in the drive; what I am looking for is a less expensive disconnect means for my next project, a recumbent three wheeler. Any ideas?
Walt
Need an inexpensive coupling to engage/disengage shaft mounted sprocket from 1/2"shaft when idle, foot operated load. application shown on attachment.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=23e25a63-4941-471f-9f2e-471d38549cdd&file=DECLUTCH.jpg