Patent ID: 8376109
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A dual clutch assembly comprising: a housing that defines an axis and includes an opening; an actuation member rotationally coupled with the housing; a first member coaxial with the housing; a second member coaxial with the first member; a first clutch having a first plate connected for common rotation with the actuation member and a second plate connected for common rotation with the first member; a second clutch having a first plate connected for common rotation with the housing and a second plate connected for common rotation with the second member; at least one first lever pivotally coupled to the housing, the first lever pivotable through the opening to contact the actuation member to move the actuation member and the first plate of the first clutch towards the second plate of the first clutch in order to engage the first clutch; and at least one second lever pivotally coupled to the housing, the second lever pivotable to contact the first plate of the second clutch to move the first plate of the second clutch towards the second plate of the second clutch in order to engage the second clutch.