Disconnect for a switchable wedge clutch

A wedge clutch, comprising:

• an inner hub;
• an outer race assembly including:
• a first outer race;
• and,
• a conical outer race:
• including a first portion aligned with the first outer race in a radial direction orthogonal to an axis of rotation for the wedge clutch;
• and,
• including a second portion aligned with the first outer race in an axial direction parallel to the axis of rotation;
• and,
• a wedge plate radially located between the inner hub and the conical outer race and engaged with the inner hub, wherein:
• the conical outer race is axially displaceable with respect to the first outer race:
• to bring the first and second portions into contact with the first outer race to non-rotatably connect the inner hub, the wedge plate, and the outer race assembly;
• and,
• to separate the first and second portions from the first outer race to enable relative rotation between the inner hub and the first outer race.

A wedge clutch, comprising:

• an inner hub;
• an outer race assembly including
• a first outer race;
• and,
• conical outer race including a portion radially inward of the first outer race and aligned with the first outer race in a radial direction orthogonal to the axis of rotation;
• and,
• a wedge plate engaged with the inner hub and the conical outer race and located between the inner hub and the conical outer race in the radial direction, wherein:
• for a closed position of the wedge clutch, the conical outer race is displaceable in a first axial direction, parallel to the axis of rotation, to bring the portion of the conical outer race and the first outer race into contact to non-rotatably connect the inner hub and the first outer race;
• and,
• for an open position of the clutch, the conical outer race is displaceable in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction, to separate the portion of the conical outer race from the first outer race so that the inner hub and the first outer race are rotatable relative to each other.