Abstract: A declutching mechanism includes a chassis, a first gear rotatable relative to the chassis about a first gear axis fixed relative to the chassis, and a second gear selectively engageable with the first gear. The declutching mechanism includes an eccentric arrangement having a first shaft with a first shaft axis and a second shaft with a second shaft axis offset from the first shaft axis. The first shaft is non-rotatably fixed to the second shaft and selectively rotatably mounted in the chassis. The second gear is rotatably mounted on the second shaft. A holding feature selectively holds the eccentric arrangement in a first position. With the eccentric arrangement being held in the first position by the holding feature, the first gear and the second gear are in meshing engagement. With the eccentric arrangement being released by the holding feature, gear separating forces cause the eccentric arrangement to rotate about the first axis to a second position, thereby disengaging the first gear and the second gear.

Abstract: A mechanism includes a movable member and a reluctance motor having an armature, a coil and two pole pieces, the armature being operably coupled to the movable member. The mechanism also has a first condition in which the reluctance motor is powered and the moveable member engages the pole pieces to magnetically hold the moveable member in a first position and a second condition in which the reluctance motor is unpowered and the moveable member is in a second position disengaged from the pole pieces. With the mechanism in the second position, powering of the reluctance motor causes the armature to rotate to drive the moveable member to the first position.