Patent ID: 9022196
Filing Date: 2015-05-05
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A clutch assembly, comprising: a hub including a first radially disposed portion with a plurality of circumferentially aligned slots passing through the first radially disposed portion; and, a ring gear carrier including a plurality of protrusions disposed in the plurality of circumferentially aligned slots and in compressive engagement with the hub to fixedly connect the hub to the carrier, wherein: each slot in the plurality of circumferentially aligned slots extends further in a circumferential direction than in a radial direction; each protrusion in the plurality of protrusions extends further in the circumferential direction than in the radial direction; the first radially disposed portion includes first and second surfaces facing in opposite axial directions; the ring gear carrier includes a second radially disposed portion in contact with the first surface; and, each protrusion in the plurality of protrusions includes a respective segment in contact with the second surface.