Patent ID: 7464801

Claim:
A selectable one-way clutch comprising: a generally annular race; a generally annular cam disposed radially about said race, said cam having a radially internal surface defining a first plurality of tapered face portions and a second plurality of tapered face portions, wherein said cam defines a plurality of shoulder portions on said radially internal surface; a first plurality of rollers disposed radially between said race and said cam; and a second plurality of rollers disposed radially between said race and said cam, said second plurality of rollers interposed respectively between said first plurality of rollers; wherein said first plurality of rollers are selectively engageable with said first plurality of tapered face portions to substantially lock-up said selectable one-way clutch in a first direction, and said second plurality of rollers are selectively engageable with said second plurality of tapered face portions to substantially lock-up said selectable one-way clutch in a second direction; and wherein said plurality of shoulder portions are configured to limit translation of a respective one of said first and said second plurality of rollers relative to the cam.