Actuation mechanism for a mechanical diode assembly

A transmission system, comprising:

• a mechanical diode clutch including an outer member and an inner member, the outer member being coupled to an outer body and the inner member being coupled to an inner body, where the outer member is structured to define a recessed opening;
• a strut positioned relative to the outer member for being at least partially received in the recessed opening in an apply position;
• an actuation member adapted to be coupled to a shift fork, the actuation member being movable between the apply position and an unapply position;
• a capsule including a cylindrical body defining an interior chamber, the cylindrical body defining a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end thereof;
• a pin having a body and a radially-extending arm, the pin being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule;
• an apply spring coupled at one end to the pin;
• and
• a return spring being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule, the return spring being disposed between the pin on one end and the cylindrical body on the opposite end thereof;
• wherein, the actuation member is engaged with the pin in the apply position and disengaged with the pin in the unapply position;
• further wherein, in the apply position, the apply spring is disposed in contact with the strut;
• wherein the pin moves relative to the capsule between the apply and unapply positions;
• wherein the apply spring is at least partially disposed outside of the capsule in the apply position and substantially enclosed by the capsule in the unapply position.