An over-torque condition pushes the balls out of their detents , thereby decoupling the shaft .
A ball detent type limiter transmits force through hardened balls which rest in detents on the shaft and are held in place with springs .
An over-torque condition pushes the balls out of balls ' detents , thereby decoupling shaft shaft .
A ball detent type limiter transmits force through hardened balls which rest in detents on the shaft and are held in place with springs .