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Date of Patent:
Jun. 09, 2015

Filed:

Apr. 26, 2013
Applicant:

GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);

Inventors:

Randal William Arndt, White Lake, MI (US);

Douglas John Dwenger, Plymouth, MI (US);

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 41/07 (2006.01); F16D 41/08 (2006.01); F16D 41/069 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D 41/084 (2013.01); F16D 41/069 (2013.01); F16D 41/07 (2013.01);
Abstract

A torque transmitting device for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The device includes an inner annular race and an outer annular race disposed concentrically around the inner annular race. A selector plate is disposed adjacent to the inner and outer annular races, the selector plate being movable with respect to the inner and outer races. Multiple control elements are pivotally connected to the selector plate. The control elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. A plurality of sprag elements is disposed between the inner and outer races. Each sprag element is disposed adjacent to a control element.


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