Decoupler assembly

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2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Lorence, Richard M. (Department: 3655)

192 clutches and power-stop control

Clutches

Automatic

C192S055610, C192S08100C, C474S094000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07954613

ABSTRACT:
A decoupler assembly that includes a hub, a drive member disposed about the hub, and a clutch coupling the hub and the drive member. The drive member is disposed about the hub for rotation about a rotational axis and includes an inner clutch surface. The clutch includes a carrier, a plurality of arcuate springs, and a wrap spring. The carrier is received between the hub and the drive member. The arcuate springs are mounted to the carrier and are configured to transmit rotary power between the carrier and the hub. The wrap spring includes a proximal end, which is drivingly coupled to the carrier, and a plurality of helical coils that are engaged to the inner clutch surface of the drive member.

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