192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Automatic
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Lorence, Richard M. (Department: 3681)
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Automatic
C192S046000, C192S047000, C192S083000, C192S092000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06905009
ABSTRACT:
A bi-directional clutch assembly of the present invention is provided that comprises an inner race, an outer race, and an engagement mechanism disposed between said inner race and said outer race. The engagement mechanism is operable to move between a disengaged position wherein the inner and outer races may freely rotate relative to one another and an engaged position wherein the inner and outer races are locked so as to translate torque therebetween. The present invention also includes at least one actuator that is operatively connected to the engagement mechanism and responsive to a first momentary control force to selectively move the engagement mechanism to the engaged position and to hold the engagement mechanism in the engaged position after the first control force has been terminated. The actuator is further responsive to a sequentially applied second momentary control force to move the engagement mechanism to the disengaged position and to hold the engagement mechanism in the disengaged position after the second control force has been terminated and pending the selective application of a sequentially applied first control force.
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Reed Clyde A.
Stefina Brian K.
Bliss McGlynn P.C.
Borg-Warner Inc.
Dziegielewski Greg
Lorence Richard M.
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