Patent ID: 6702081
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A multi-mode torque-transmitting assembly comprising:a plate-supporting element having an axis; a plate connected to the plate-supporting element such that the plate is axially movable with respect to the plate-supporting element between a first position and a second position in response to applied axial forces; and a movement-inhibiting member in sufficient cooperation with the plate for selectively inhibiting axial movement of the plate, wherein the movement-inhibiting member inhibits movement of the plate from the first position in response to a first axial force, and allows movement of the plate to move toward the second position in response to a second axial force greater than the first axial force, such that the assembly is operable in more than one mode; wherein the movement-inhibiting member extends between the plate-supporting element and the plate.