F16D2041/0665

FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE ISOLATOR
20210293215 · 2021-09-23 ·

Methods and systems are provided for an isolator. In one example, system may include an isolator comprising a flexible laminated membrane comprising a non-linear torsional stiffness for compensation of axial, lateral, and angular displacements between a drive shaft and a clutch.

ONE-WAY COMPONENT OF TRANSMISSION MECHANISM

A transmission mechanism includes first and second transmission, first and second shafts, a clutch, and a one-way bearing. In the first gear, power is output through the first driving transmission and the one-way bearing; and in the second gear, the power is output through the clutch, the second driving transmission and the one-way bearing.

Transmission mechanism and one-way component thereof

A transmission mechanism includes first and second transmission, first and second shafts, a clutch, and a one-way bearing. In the first gear, power is output through the first driving transmission and the one-way bearing; and in the second gear, the power is output through the clutch, the second driving transmission and the one-way bearing.

One-way clutch assembly with dual bearings

A clutch assembly includes inner and outer races supported for rotation about an axis and a one-way clutch element radially disposed between the inner and outer races. A first bearing is radially disposed between the inner and outer races and is seated on the inner race. A second bearing is radially disposed between the inner and outer races and is seated on the inner race. The first and second bearings are on opposite sides of the clutch element.

HYDROKINETIC TORQUE-COUPLING DEVICE HAVING LOCK-UP CLUTCH WITH DUAL PISTON ASSEMBLY AND SELECTABLE ONE-WAY CLUTCH
20200355251 · 2020-11-12 ·

A hydrokinetic torque-coupling device for a hybrid electric vehicle, comprising a casing rotatable about a rotational axis, a torque converter including an impeller wheel and a turbine wheel, a lockup clutch including a dual piston assembly, and a selectable one-way clutch disposed outside of the casing. The selectable one-way clutch includes an outer race, torque transmitting elements, an inner race drivingly and non-rotatably connectable to the outer race through the torque transmitting elements, and a plurality of actuator members configured to circumferentially displace one of the torque transmitting elements in each pair of the torque transmitting elements. The dual piston assembly includes a main piston and at least one secondary piston having actuator rods. One torque transmitting element of each pair of the torque transmitting elements is moveable by axial movement of the actuator rods of the at least one second lockup piston acting to the actuator members.

Hydraulically-actuated switchable one-way clutch

A switchable one-way clutch (SOWC) is configured to operate in both a freewheeling mode and a one-way clutch mode. The SOWC includes an inner race with a plurality of external cams, and a cylindrical outer race. A plurality of rollers are disposed radially between the inner cams and the outer race. A cage is connected to an outer phaser and includes a plurality of tabs. An inner phaser has a plurality of lobes extending radially outwardly, and the outer phaser has a plurality of inwardly-extending portions. The lobes and the inwardly-extending portions cooperate to define chambers. When fluid is applied to the chambers, the outer phaser rotates relative to the inner phaser. This causes the cage to rotate along with the outer phaser. When the cage rotates, its tabs move away from the rollers, enabling the assembly to function as a one-way clutch.

Hydrokinetic torque-coupling device having lock-up clutch with dual piston assembly and selectable one-way clutch
10808822 · 2020-10-20 · ·

A hydrokinetic torque-coupling device for a hybrid electric vehicle, comprising a casing rotatable about a rotational axis, a torque converter including an impeller wheel and a turbine wheel, a lockup clutch including a dual piston assembly, and a selectable one-way clutch disposed outside of the casing. The selectable one-way clutch includes an outer race, torque transmitting elements, an inner race drivingly and non-rotatably connectable to the outer race through the torque transmitting elements, and a plurality of actuator members configured to circumferentially displace one of the torque transmitting elements in each pair of the torque transmitting elements. The dual piston assembly includes a main piston and at least one secondary piston having actuator rods. One torque transmitting element of each pair of the torque transmitting elements is moveable by axial movement of the actuator rods of the at least one second lockup piston acting to the actuator members.

Controllable one-way clutch

A one-way clutch, including: pocket and inner rings; rollers between the rings; springs urging the rollers in a first circumferential direction; a switch ring including protrusions in contact with the rollers and having ramps. In a one-way configuration: the inner and pocket rings non-rotatably connect for relative rotation of the inner ring, with respect to the pocket ring, in the first circumferential direction; and for a free-wheel mode, the inner ring is rotatable in a second circumferential direction with respect to the pocket ring. In an open configuration: the inner and pocket rings are independently rotatable. To transition from the one-way clutch configuration to the open configuration: the actuator axially displaces the switch ring with respect to the pocket ring; the ramps slide along the pocket ring to rotate the switch ring in the second circumferential direction; and the protrusions displace the rollers in the second circumferential direction.

Patient support systems with rotary actuators comprising rotation limiting devices

A patient support system comprises a patient support apparatus for patients. The patient support apparatus comprises a base and a patient support surface supported by the base. The patient support apparatus also comprises movable members that are movable between at least a first position and a second position. One or more rotary actuators with rotation limiting devices are coupled to each movable member. The actuator with the rotation limiting device permits drive torque to move the movable member in a desired position between the first and second positions and restricts back drive torque from moving the movable member.

TURBO FAN ENGINE
20200263614 · 2020-08-20 · ·

Provided is a turbo fan engine (TF) provided with a power transmission device that switches main shafts (MSs) connected to a starter generator (SG) so as to perform power transmission, between at startup and after the startup. The TF includes a first MS and a second MS. The power transmission device includes a first shaft, an intermediate shaft, and a second shaft that are coaxially disposed, and a clutch. The first shaft is connected to the first MS through bevel gears, the intermediate shaft is disposed outside of the first shaft and is connected to the SG through bevel gears, and the second shaft is disposed outside of the intermediate shaft and is connected to the second MS through bevel gears. When, out of any two adjacent shafts of the first shaft, the intermediate shaft, and the second shaft, an inner shaft tries to rotate at a speed higher than a speed of an outer shaft, the clutch causes the both shafts to engage with each other and to rotate at the same speed, and transmits power, whereas when the outer shaft tries to rotate at a speed higher than a speed of the inner shaft, the clutch causes the both shafts to disengage from each other, and does not transmit power.