Modular bi-directional clutch assembly

Details Modular bi-directional clutch assembly Modular bi-directional clutch assembly

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Rodriguez, Saul (Department: 3681)

Machine element or mechanism

Gearing

Plural power paths to and/or from gearing

C074S6650GE, C074S66500G, C180S248000, C180S249000, C180S251000, C192S038000, C192S044000, C192S047000, C192S054200, C475S223000, C475S295000, C475S320000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06862953

ABSTRACT:
A controllable, multi-mode, bi-directional overrunning clutch assembly and a shift system are adapted for use in a power transmission device. The clutch assembly includes a first ring journalled on a first rotary member, a second ring fixed to a second rotary member, and a plurality of rollers disposed in opposed cam tracks formed between the first and second rings. The first ring is split to define an actuation channel having a pair of spaced end segments. An actuator ring is moveable between positions engaged with and released from the end segments of the first ring. The shift system includes a moveable clutch actuator which controls movement of the actuator ring for establishing engaged and disengaged clutch modes. An alternate embodiment clutch assembly includes first and second rings non-rotatably coupled to one another. A third ring is selectively engageable with a rotary component to transfer power thereto.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4132297 (1979-01-01), Brown et al.
patent: 4874056 (1989-10-01), Naito
patent: 5363938 (1994-11-01), Wilson et al.
patent: 5407024 (1995-04-01), Watson et al.
patent: 5520590 (1996-05-01), Showalter et al.
patent: 5704863 (1998-01-01), Zalewski et al.
patent: 5924510 (1999-07-01), Itoh et al.
patent: 5937980 (1999-08-01), Dick
patent: 5951428 (1999-09-01), Itoh et al.
patent: 5992592 (1999-11-01), Showalter
patent: 5993592 (1999-11-01), Perego
patent: 6092635 (2000-07-01), McCarthy et al.
patent: 6123183 (2000-09-01), Ito et al.
patent: 6132332 (2000-10-01), Yasui
patent: 6186298 (2001-02-01), Wake
patent: 6263995 (2001-07-01), Watson et al.
patent: 6367604 (2002-04-01), Kerr
patent: 6409000 (2002-06-01), Ioth et al.
patent: 6409001 (2002-06-01), Kerr
patent: 6629474 (2003-10-01), Williams
patent: 6652407 (2003-11-01), Ronk et al.
patent: 20040067812 (2004-04-01), Williams
patent: 2081402 (1982-02-01), None

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Modular bi-directional clutch assembly does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Modular bi-directional clutch assembly, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Modular bi-directional clutch assembly will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3429627