Patent ID: 9222529
Filing Date: 2015-12-29
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. An actuation mechanism for applying a mechanical diode clutch, comprising: a capsule including a cylindrical body defining an interior chamber, the cylindrical body defining a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end thereof; a pin having a body and a radially-extending arm, the pin being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule; an apply spring coupled at one end to the pin; and a return spring being retained within the interior chamber of the capsule, the return spring being disposed between the pin on one end and the cylindrical body on the opposite end thereof; wherein, the return spring substantially surrounds the apply spring; wherein the pin is movable along a substantially linear axis between an apply position and an unapply position; wherein the apply spring is at least partially disposed outside of the capsule in the apply position and substantially enclosed by the capsule in the unapply position.