Variable Two-Way Over-Running Clutch

摘要

A clutch assembly is provided that includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a housing, a two-way over-running clutch, and a friction clutch assembly. The two-way over-running clutch includes an inner race and an outer race. At least one torque transmitting member is disposed between the inner race and the outer race that selectively transfers torque from the inner race to the outer race. The inner race defines at least one cam that receives the torque transmitting member. An inner race actuator selectively controls lock-up of the two-way over-running clutch by moving the inner race relative to the first shaft and the outer race between a concentric position and at least one eccentric position.

主权项

1. A clutch assembly, comprising:
a first shaft; an inner race rotatably coupled to said first shaft; an outer race disposed annularly about said inner race; at least one torque transmitting member disposed between said inner race and said outer race that selectively engages at least one of said inner race and said outer race to transfer torque between said inner race and said outer race; at least one of said inner race and said outer race being moveable in a radial direction; and an actuator coupled to said at least one of said inner race and said outer race and controlling radial movement of said at least one of said inner race and said outer race in said radial direction to provide selective lock-up of said inner race and said outer race.