Patent ID: 8221279
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: B60K,F16H,Y02T

Abstract:
1. An actuator assembly for selectively actuating a clutch, the actuator assembly comprising: a first apply arm that is disposed adjacent to an end face of said clutch, and that is moveable between a first axial position and a second axial position along a rotational axis of said clutch; and a second apply arm that is slidably received within said first apply arm, and that is moveable between a third axial position and a fourth axial position along said rotational axis by said first apply arm, wherein said first apply arm receives a first actuation force, and when in said second axial position, transfers said first actuation force to said second apply arm by contacting said second apply arm, and wherein said second apply arm selectively receives said first actuation force and a second actuation force, and when in said fourth axial position, transfers at least one of said first and second actuation forces to said clutch.