F16D45/00

One-way clutch for use in a no-back clutch design

An actuator is provided and includes first and second shafts, a friction plate affixed to the second shaft, a one-way clutch that includes an inner diameter portion affixed to the first shaft, an outer diameter portion and a one-way clutch portion interposed between the inner and output diameter portions and a bearing. The bearing is disposed such that a compressive load path is formed from the first shaft, through the bearing and the outer diameter portion and to the friction plate and the second shaft. The one-way clutch portion is configured for free-wheeling during forward rotation of the first shaft that permits forward rotation transmission to the second shaft and for jamming during reverse rotation of the first shaft to create a drag event on the friction plate that inhibits reverse rotation transmission to the second shaft.

Motor Vehicle Drive Device
20210309094 · 2021-10-07 ·

A motor vehicle drive apparatus includes a device configured to connect an internal combustion engine to an electromechanical energy converter, and first and second drive trains. The second drivetrain is arranged parallel to the first drivetrain in relation to torque transmission between the electromechanical energy converter and the internal combustion engine. The first drivetrain has a one-way clutch which is set up in such a manner that torque is transmittable via the first drivetrain from the electromechanical energy converter to the internal combustion engine during starting of the internal combustion engine. The second drivetrain has a speed-sensitive clutch which in a first state is open until a first speed threshold is reached, so that in the first state no torque is transmittable with the second drivetrain from the internal combustion engine to the electromechanical energy converter. The speed-sensitive clutch is closed from the crossing of this first speed threshold.

Motor Vehicle Drive Device
20210309094 · 2021-10-07 ·

A motor vehicle drive apparatus includes a device configured to connect an internal combustion engine to an electromechanical energy converter, and first and second drive trains. The second drivetrain is arranged parallel to the first drivetrain in relation to torque transmission between the electromechanical energy converter and the internal combustion engine. The first drivetrain has a one-way clutch which is set up in such a manner that torque is transmittable via the first drivetrain from the electromechanical energy converter to the internal combustion engine during starting of the internal combustion engine. The second drivetrain has a speed-sensitive clutch which in a first state is open until a first speed threshold is reached, so that in the first state no torque is transmittable with the second drivetrain from the internal combustion engine to the electromechanical energy converter. The speed-sensitive clutch is closed from the crossing of this first speed threshold.

REVERSE INPUT BLOCKING CLUTCH AND ACTUATOR

Provided is a reverse input blocking clutch capable of easily releasing a state in which rotation of an output member is prevented or suppressed.

The reverse input blocking clutch 5 includes an input member 14, an output member 15, a pressed member 16, and an engaging member 17. When a rotational torque is inputted to the input member 14, the engaging member 17 moves in a direction away from a pressed surface 28 of the pressed member 16 due to engagement with the input member 14, and transmits the rotational torque inputted to the input member 14 to the output member 15 due to engagement with the output member 15; and when rotational torque is reversely inputted to the output member 15, moves in the direction closer to the pressed surface 28 based on engagement with the output member 15, and by being pressed against the pressed surface 28 does not transmit the rotational torque reversely inputted to the output member 15 to the input member 14, or transmits only part thereof to the input member 14 due to engagement with the input member 14.

REVERSE INPUT BLOCKING CLUTCH AND ACTUATOR

Provided is a reverse input blocking clutch capable of easily releasing a state in which rotation of an output member is prevented or suppressed.

The reverse input blocking clutch 5 includes an input member 14, an output member 15, a pressed member 16, and an engaging member 17. When a rotational torque is inputted to the input member 14, the engaging member 17 moves in a direction away from a pressed surface 28 of the pressed member 16 due to engagement with the input member 14, and transmits the rotational torque inputted to the input member 14 to the output member 15 due to engagement with the output member 15; and when rotational torque is reversely inputted to the output member 15, moves in the direction closer to the pressed surface 28 based on engagement with the output member 15, and by being pressed against the pressed surface 28 does not transmit the rotational torque reversely inputted to the output member 15 to the input member 14, or transmits only part thereof to the input member 14 due to engagement with the input member 14.

Device for prevention of turbine rotation

The invention relates to pumping equipment and can be used in oil industry as part of submersible electric centrifugal pump units. Device for prevention of turbine rotation consists of interconnected head and base, inside of which two shafts are installed on bearing supports—upper and lower ones, connected to each other through a cam clutch with the possibility of free running in the circumferential direction. The overrunning clutch is installed in the head, providing torque transmission in the forward direction from the lower shaft to the upper one and preventing reverse rotation of the upper shaft. The overrunning clutch is connected with the upper shaft via a coupling clutch, movable part of which is mounted on the upper shaft with possibility of axial movement, and stationary part is rigidly connected to the overrunning clutch. Coupling of the coupling clutch is provided by a spring, and disconnection is provided by a pusher mounted on the upper shaft with possibility of axial movement, and on one side the pusher is connected to the movable part of the coupling clutch and on the other side—with a bush sleeve having an inclined end surface rigidly installed on the lower shaft. The technical result is to increase reliability and safety of Electric Centrifugal Pumping Unit due to use of the apparatus for preventing rotation of the turbine.

Device for prevention of turbine rotation

The invention relates to pumping equipment and can be used in oil industry as part of submersible electric centrifugal pump units. Device for prevention of turbine rotation consists of interconnected head and base, inside of which two shafts are installed on bearing supports—upper and lower ones, connected to each other through a cam clutch with the possibility of free running in the circumferential direction. The overrunning clutch is installed in the head, providing torque transmission in the forward direction from the lower shaft to the upper one and preventing reverse rotation of the upper shaft. The overrunning clutch is connected with the upper shaft via a coupling clutch, movable part of which is mounted on the upper shaft with possibility of axial movement, and stationary part is rigidly connected to the overrunning clutch. Coupling of the coupling clutch is provided by a spring, and disconnection is provided by a pusher mounted on the upper shaft with possibility of axial movement, and on one side the pusher is connected to the movable part of the coupling clutch and on the other side—with a bush sleeve having an inclined end surface rigidly installed on the lower shaft. The technical result is to increase reliability and safety of Electric Centrifugal Pumping Unit due to use of the apparatus for preventing rotation of the turbine.

Four-mode switchable ratcheting clutch

A switchable clutch, including: a housing defining a pocket; a race arranged to receive torque; a pawl disposed in the pocket; a spring ring rotatable by an actuator to circumferential position with respect to the pawl; a ramp ring; and resilient element fixed to the spring ring and in contact with the pawl. In a free-wheel mode: the race is rotatable, with respect to the housing, in a first circumferential direction and in a second circumferential direction; and the resilient element urges the pawl radially outwardly out of contact with the race. In a one-way mode: the spring ring is in the circumferential position; the resilient element urges the pawl into contact with the race; and the pawl blocks rotation of the race, with respect to the housing, only in the first circumferential direction. In a locked mode, the ramp ring, the pawl, and the race are non-rotatably connected.

Four-mode switchable ratcheting clutch

A switchable clutch, including: a housing defining a pocket; a race arranged to receive torque; a pawl disposed in the pocket; a spring ring rotatable by an actuator to circumferential position with respect to the pawl; a ramp ring; and resilient element fixed to the spring ring and in contact with the pawl. In a free-wheel mode: the race is rotatable, with respect to the housing, in a first circumferential direction and in a second circumferential direction; and the resilient element urges the pawl radially outwardly out of contact with the race. In a one-way mode: the spring ring is in the circumferential position; the resilient element urges the pawl into contact with the race; and the pawl blocks rotation of the race, with respect to the housing, only in the first circumferential direction. In a locked mode, the ramp ring, the pawl, and the race are non-rotatably connected.

Switchable ratcheting clutch

A switchable ratcheting clutch achieves four different modes of operation based on a relative rotational position of a cam ring and an inner ring. In a central relative position, an outer ring can rotate freely in either direction with respect to the inner ring. In either extreme relative position, the outer ring is prevented from rotating in either direction relative to the inner ring. In intermediate positions one either side of the central position, the outer ring is permitted to rotate in one direction but not the other. A number of pawls are supported on the inner ring and pushed radially out of engagement with the outer ring by a spring on a spring cage. The spring cage moves with the cam ring between the one-way positions but the cam ring rotates relative to the spring cage when moving into the extreme positions.