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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 26, 1989
Filed:
Nov. 07, 1988
Kanzaki Kokyukoki Mfg. Co., Ltd., Amagasaki, JP;
Abstract
In an inertia lock- and key-type synchronizing clutch assembly, engagement between conical clutch surfaces (29, 36) of a clutch gear (28) and synchronizer ring (35) is enhanced spontaneously under a servo action by a cam means disposed between the synchronizer ring (35) and a hub member (31). Two problems arising from the servo action are solved by additional structures provided to a key member (39) and to the synchronizer ring. That is, an unexpected spontaneous engagement of the clutch mechanism from a neutral condition thereof is prevented with certainty by a cooperation of the key member and a pair of stopper projection (48, 49) on the synchronizer ring. The key member includes at an inner surface thereof a recess (50) for permitting a rotational displacement of the sychronizer ring when a clutch-engaging operation is performed. An end face of such recess includes a ramp surface (51; 51A; 51B) which cooperates with one of the projections of the synchronizer ring so as to assure a clutch-disengaging operation even when a re-engagement of the clutch surfaces due to the servo action is caused in a clutch-disengaging process.