Actuation mechanism for a mechanical diode assembly

摘要

The present disclosure provides an actuation mechanism for applying a mechanical diode clutch. The actuation mechanism includes a capsule including a cylindrical body defining an interior chamber, the cylindrical body defining a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end thereof. The actuation mechanism also includes a pin having a body and a radially-extending arm, the pin being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule. An apply spring is coupled at one end to the pin and a return spring is retained within the interior chamber of the capsule. The return spring is disposed between the pin on one end and the cylindrical body on the opposite end thereof. The return spring substantially surrounds the apply spring.

主权项

1. An actuation mechanism for applying a mechanical diode clutch, comprising:
a capsule including a cylindrical body defining an interior chamber, the cylindrical body defining a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end thereof; a pin having a body and a radially-extending arm, the pin being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule; an apply spring coupled at one end to the pin; and a return spring being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule, the return spring being disposed between the pin on one end and the cylindrical body on the opposite end thereof; wherein, the return spring substantially surrounds the apply spring; wherein the pin is movable along a substantially linear axis between an apply position and an unapply position; wherein the apply spring is at least partially disposed outside of the capsule in the apply position and substantially enclosed by the capsule in the unapply position.