Selectively controlled rocker one-way clutch
AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorJohn W. Kimes
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AssigneeFord Global Technologies, LLC
InventorJohn W. Kimes
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An overrunning clutch assembly includes a first ring having pockets spaced mutually about an axis, rockers each located in a pocket, springs each urging a rocker to pivot in a respective pocket, and first notches arranged around the axis. A second ring includes second pockets spaced mutually about the axis, second rockers each located in a second pocket such that at least one second rocker is engageable with a notch, second springs each urging a second rocker toward engagement with a notch, and second notches around the axis, at least one rocker being engageable with at least one second notch. A control member moves about the axis alternately to prevent the first rockers from engaging the second notches and to permit the first rockers to engage the second notches.
An overrunning clutch assembly, comprising:
A clutch control assembly for an automatic transmission, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.