Multi-mode clutch system with sliding cam profiles
US10451122B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2023/123
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-mode clutch system (10) may include a cam slider (66) operatively associated with an actuator (82). A first cam profile (70) and a second cam profile may both be operatively associated with the cam slider (66). A first pawl (26) may be operatively associated with the first cam profile (70) and a second pawl may be operatively associated with the second cam profile (74) wherein the first cam profile (70) selectively acts on the first pawl (26), the second cam profile (74) selectively acts on the second pawl (30), and the multi-mode clutch system (10) is configured to allow multiple modes of operation between the first and second pawls (26, 30) and an inner race (14) according to different actuator (82) positions.
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