Patent classifications
F16D41/086
SELECTABLE CLUTCH
To provide a simple-structured selectable clutch that can be switched between operating modes, has high responsiveness, allows a desired torque capacity to be secured, causes less rattling and noise, and allows for switching with a small force even when transmitting a large torque. The clutch includes a first clutch mechanism configured to transmit rotation at any rotation angle via movable and/or rotatable locking members disposed between a first rotating element and a second rotating element, a second clutch mechanism configured to transmit rotation at a predetermined angle by engagement between a first engaging element and a second engaging element, and an operating mechanism for switching the actions of at least the first clutch mechanism and/or second clutch mechanism. The clutch is configured to allow switching between transmission and interruption of torque between relatively rotatable first and second shafts.
Selectable clutch
To provide a simple-structured selectable clutch that can be switched between operating modes, has high responsiveness, allows a desired torque capacity to be secured, causes less rattling and noise, and allows for switching with a small force even when transmitting a large torque. The clutch includes a first clutch mechanism configured to transmit rotation at any rotation angle via movable and/or rotatable locking members disposed between a first rotating element and a second rotating element, a second clutch mechanism configured to transmit rotation at a predetermined angle by engagement between a first engaging element and a second engaging element, and an operating mechanism for switching the actions of at least the first clutch mechanism and/or second clutch mechanism. The clutch is configured to allow switching between transmission and interruption of torque between relatively rotatable first and second shafts.