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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 30, 2021
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2019
Means Industries, Inc., Saginaw, MI (US);
Joshua D. Hand, Midland, MI (US);
Brice A. Pawley, Midland, MI (US);
Riley C. Moore, Flint, MI (US);
Ryan W. Essenmacher, Saginaw, MI (US);
Earl A. Getchel, Midland, MI (US);
Steven M. Thomas, Saginaw, MI (US);
Means Industries, Inc., Saginaw, MI (US);
Abstract
A high-speed overrunning coupling and control assembly, coupling assembly and locking member which pivotally moves with substantially reduced friction are provided. At least one pivot projects from a main body portion of the locking member and enables pivotal motion of the locking member. The at least one pivot is sized, shaped and located with respect to the main body portion so that the at least one pivot makes contact with at least one bearing located between a pocket surface of a pocket and an outer surface of the at least one pivot to reduce friction during pivotal motion.