Bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly for transfer cases an

Details Bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly for transfer cases an Bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly for transfer cases an

1998-03-24

1999-11-30

Lorence, Richard M.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Clutches

Automatic

192 46, 192 47, 192 93B, F16D 1106

Patent

active

059925922

ABSTRACT:
An active multi-mode overrunning clutch assembly includes concentric inner and outer members and a plurality of opposed pairs of clutch pawls operably disposed between the members. The clutch pawls are biased radially outwardly and include recessed portions and raised lands which cooperate with an axially translatable circumferential control sleeve. The control sleeve can be translated to select various combinations of active (engaged) or inactive (retracted) pawls to effect four distinct operational modes: fully engaged, i.e., locked in both directions, drive and overrunning in a first direction, drive and overrunning in the reverse direction and fully disengaged, i.e., released or inactive. The active multi-mode overrunning clutch assembly finds particular application in transfer cases of four wheel drive vehicles.

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