초록

The overrunning bi-directional clutch with controlled locking provides an actuator pin with either a reduced profile or an enlarged profile that is moved in a controlled manner so as to provide an extended period of time between the freewheel mode and the lock mode for the clutch.

대표청구항 ▼

I claim: 1. An overrunning bi-directional clutch for transferring power between a first and second coaxial shaft, comprising:a cylindrical slipper ring having a first radial surface for frictional engagement with the second shaft and a second radial surface having a bearing surface thereon;a cylindr

I claim: 1. An overrunning bi-directional clutch for transferring power between a first and second coaxial shaft, comprising:a cylindrical slipper ring having a first radial surface for frictional engagement with the second shaft and a second radial surface having a bearing surface thereon;a cylindrical fixed bearing surface affixable to said first shaft, said slipper ring being coaxial with said fixed bearing surface such that said bearing surface on said slipper ring radially opposes said fixed bearing surface; andan actuator assembly having a rotatable actuator pin which has a proximate end and a distal end, said proximate end being seated in a recess in said first shaft and said distal end being engageable with said slipper ring to couple and uncouple said slipper ring and said fixed bearing surface upon rotation of said pin, and said distal end having a profile for controlled locking of said clutch.