Clutch assembly for a rear view device

Abstract

A clutch assembly is for a rear view device of a vehicle comprising, a shaft having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion between the first end and the second end. The first end of the shaft comprises a first clutch gear, the second end of the shaft comprises a pinion gear. The middle portion of the shaft comprises a flange, a groove, a guide portion, and a shaft portion. A second clutch gear comprises a cylindrical void and circumferentially surrounds the middle portion of the shaft. The cylindrical void of the second clutch gear comprises first interior wall portion, a second interior wall portion, and a projection between the first interior wall portion and the second interior wall portion. Wherein the second clutch gear contacts the middle portion of the shaft at a first friction area, a second friction area, and a third friction area.

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