Patent ID: 8863925
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: B60K,F16D,F16H

Abstract:
1. A decoupler assembly comprising: an input hub that is rotatable about an axis; an output member; a one-way clutch having a clutch input member, a clutch output structure, at least one damping spring, a carrier, and a clutch spring, the clutch input member being coupled to the input hub for rotation therewith, the clutch output structure being coupled to the output member and having a clutch surface, the at least one damping spring abutting the clutch input member and the carrier to transmit rotary power therebetween, the clutch spring being formed of wire, the clutch spring having an end that is fixedly coupled to the carrier and a plurality of helical coils that are configured to engage the clutch surface to transmit rotary power input to the clutch spring from the carrier to the clutch output structure; an annular bearing mount coupled to at least one of the output member and the clutch output structure; and a needle bearing received between the input hub and the annular bearing mount; wherein the needle bearing is disposed radially in-line with the helical coils of the clutch spring and the clutch surface, wherein the needle bearing comprises a plurality of rollers, and wherein in a direction along the axis, each of the rollers extends along the axis beyond opposite axial ends the clutch spring.