Abstract: A clutch module which includes a first rotating member including at least one strut actuation module and a second engaged member including cam surfaces thereon for engagement by said strut actuation module. The strut actuation module includes a frame with a strut pivotally movable with respect to the frame. The strut includes an engagement end and a base end including a first side and a second side thereof. A pin or post portion extends from the frame and has an insulated bobbin with an energizable coil surrounding the bobbin. A U-shaped member including a pair of actuation legs is attached to the pin member and forms a magnetic gap between the base end of the strut and peripheral ends of the legs, such that when the coil is energized the peripheral ends of the legs are polarized in a first polarity and the frame and the strut are polarized with an opposite polarity thereby biasing the strut toward the peripheral ends and pivoting the actuation end into engagement with a cam surface of the engagement member.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch comprises inside clutch elements and outside clutch elements. The inside clutch elements include: an inside pocket plate where inside pawl members are held; an inside notch plate where inside recesses to engage with the inside pawl members are formed; and an inside selector plate disposed between the inside pocket plate and the inside notch plate. The outside clutch elements include: an outside pocket plate where outside pawl members are formed; an outside notch plate where outside recesses to engage with the outside pawl members are formed; and an outside selector plate disposed between the outside pocket plate and the outside notch plate. The inside clutch elements and the outside clutch elements are disposed concentrically using one axial line as a center.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch that can prevent unintentional rotation of a selector plate by a drag torque is provided. In the selectable one-way clutch, a selector plate having a first aperture for letting through a strut is interposed between a fixed plate and a rotary plate while being allowed to rotate between an engagement position and a disengagement position. The selectable one-way clutch comprises: a protector plate interposed between the rotary plate and the selector plate; and a second aperture formed on the protector plate to let through the strut when the selector plate is rotated to the engagement position.

Abstract: A reversible ratchet wrench includes a driving member received in a receiving space of a body, rotatable about a rotational axis relative to the body, and having an annular toothed portion. First and second pawls are aligned with each other along an axis parallel to the rotational axis and are alternatively disposed. The first and second pawls are received in a compartment in the body. One of the first and second pawls selectively meshes with the driving member. Each of the first and second pawls includes a ratcheting portion. The ratcheting portions selectively mesh with the annular toothed portion. A control member is pivotably received in the compartment. An end of the control member presses against the first and second pawls when the reversible ratchet wrench is switched between first and second positions. The control member can be actuated to move the first and second pawls.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gas cylinder ratchet driver tool that is specifically suited for opening and closing valve posts of gas cylinders. The tool comprises an outer handle body for one-handed use and an external ratchet switching actuator. Within the handle body is an internal housing that supports a rotatable socket therein. The socket comprises an elongated length with a lower working end adapted to engage a gas cylinder valve post and a ratchet gear upper end. A first and second wedge plate supported by the housing and acted upon by the actuator controls the ratchet direction by bearing against the ratchet gear, determining ratchet direction or ratchet lock. A flat spring beneath the actuator manipulates the wedge plates against the ratchet gear to control the ratchet direction. The socket working end comprises two flat portions to facilitate placement of the socket onto a gas cylinder valve post in emergency situations.

Abstract: A bicycle operating apparatus is provided with a base member, a ratchet, a pawl member and an operating member. The ratchet is rotatably disposed around a ratchet axis, and biased in a first direction about the ratchet axis. The operating member moves the pawl member from a first position to a second position. The pawl member has a pawl portion and first and second support portions. The pawl portion engages with the ratchet teeth while the pawl member is in the second position to regulate rotation of the ratchet in the first direction. The first support portion pivotally supports the pawl member around a first axis as the pawl member moves from the first position to the second position. The second support portion pivotally supports the pawl member around a second axis while the pawl member is in the second position.

Abstract: A showerhead with convenient mode switching mechanism includes a stationary plate, a water diverting plate, a gearwheel, a sliding groove, a stopper, a rotary plate, a rear plate, a showerhead casing, a stopper holder, a spray face fixedly engaged with the rotary plate, and a dial protruding outward from the spray face. Manual rotation of the rotary plate clockwise or anticlockwise effects movement of the pin of the stopper which then turns the gearwheel and the water diverting plate for switching to a different spray mode. Upon discontinuance of the manual rotation of the rotary plate, the rotary plate and the pin of the stopper are then biased to return to their original positions.

Abstract: A magnetic system for controlling the operating mode of an overrunning coupling assembly and an overrunning coupling and magnetic control assembly including the system are provided. The system includes a control member mounted for controlled shifting movement and a translator structure supported for travelling along a path between first and second end positions. The structure is coupled to the control member for selective, small displacement, control member movement upon experiencing a net translational force. The translator structure supports a pair of spaced apart magnetic or ferromagnetic targets for movement therewith. A magnetic field sensor is disposed adjacent and stationary with respect to the translator structure between the first and second end positions of travel for sensing magnetic flux to produce an output signal which is based on position of the translator structure. A variable magnetic field is generated in response to travel of the translator structure.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a body, a ratchet wheel, a pawl, a switch member and a resilient member. The body has three recesses to respectively accommodate the ratchet wheel, the pawl and the switch member. The pawl has a driving portion to be engaged with the toothed portion of the ratchet wheel. The pawl has a second engaging portion which is engaged with a first engaging portion of the ratchet wheel to position the ratchet wheel and the pawl in the two respective recesses respectively. The pawl has a protrusion which has a curved recess and a first stop. The switch member has a second stop, a reception recess and a hole. The protrusion is accommodated in the reception recess. The resilient member extends through the hole and the two ends of the resilient member contact the reception recess and the curved recess respectively.

Abstract: A torque wrench for use in driving fasteners is provided. The wrench includes an electronics unit disposed within a housing engaged with the body of the wrench that is capable of sensing and measuring the torque applied to a fastener by the wrench and providing an output of the level of torque to the user. The data sensed by the electronics unit can be utilized to provide feedback to the user regarding the operation of the wrench, and to monitor the overall operation of the wrench for calibration purposes, among other functions. During use, the wrench can provide the user with visual, audible and tactile feedback regarding the operation of the device relative to stored maximum torque values stored in the electronics unit. The housing for the electronics unit can be formed to be a single use component of the tool or can be designed for multiple uses with a configuration that can be engaged with cradles forming the body of the wrench having various different configurations.

Abstract: A through-hole type power ratchet wrench includes a socket bracket, a swingable member, a ratchet socket, first and second pawls, and first and second resilient elements. The swingable member is disposed in the socket bracket and adjacent to an outer surface of the ratchet socket. The pawls are swingably fixed on the swingable member. The pawls, biased by the respective resilient elements, tend to engage with the outer surface of the ratchet socket. The wrench also includes a limiting member configured to isolate one of the first and second pawls from the ratchet socket. The limiting member is formed with an opening adapted for allowing one of the pawls to pass therethrough, and the limiting member is moveable about the ratchet socket between first and second positions. The opening of the limiting member faces towards the first pawl and second pawls when at the first and second positions, respectively.

Abstract: A sprag clutch assembly for an aircraft drive wheel drive system capable of moving an aircraft autonomously on the ground in both forward and reverse directions is provided. The clutch is mounted within an aircraft drive wheel to be operatively engaged to control drive means braking torque when the aircraft is driven in a forward or reverse direction. The clutch assembly includes a plurality of pivoted sprag elements activatable to transmit torque and configured so that ratcheting occurs only when the aircraft drive wheel is driven in a forward direction and a braking torque is applied when the aircraft drive wheel is driven in reverse when the relative speed of the drive system is slower than the drive wheel speed, thereby permitting the drive system drive motor to function as a brake when the clutch assembly is engaged and the aircraft is reversing.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly having a support member and a blade cartridge. The support member is configured to be detachably coupled to a handle. The blade cartridge has a first and a second face wherein at least one of the first or second faces comprises at least one razor blade. The blade cartridge is configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis such that the blade cartridge is pivotable by a user to select one of the first or second faces.

Abstract: A shaving device comprising a head assembly having a support member and a blade cartridge. The support member is configured to be detachably coupled to a handle. The blade cartridge has a first and a second face wherein at least one of the first or second faces comprises at least one razor blade. The blade cartridge is configured to be rotatably coupled to the support member about a pivot axis such that the blade cartridge is pivotable by a user to select one of the first or second faces.

Abstract: A clutch engagement mechanism is provided, including a rotational shaft coupled to a clutch plate to engage and disengage the clutch plate in a clutch assembly, an arm extending from the rotational shaft to apply a rotating force to the rotational shaft, and a rotational pulley coupled to a distal end of the arm so as to rotate about a point at the distal end of the arm, and to receive a clutch control cable that provides a rotating force to the rotational pulley and the rotational shaft.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch includes an inner member having a plurality of clutch teeth on an outer perimeter thereof. An outer clutch assembly includes at least one side plate supporting a plurality of pivoting pawls engageable with the clutch teeth of the inner member and an actuator operable to engage the plurality of pivoting pawls to selectively allow and or prevent the plurality of pivoting pawls from engaging the inner member. The at least one side plate includes an opening therethrough with a plurality of inner peripheral notches corresponding to the plurality of clutch teeth that allow the inner member to be received through the opening in the at least one side plate during assembly.

Abstract: A transmission clutch module including inner and outer races, a plurality of race engaging pawls and an actuator ring incorporates an actuator having a rotatable spool header adapted to rotate an attached actuator lever between at least two angular positions. The actuator lever moves the actuator ring to selectively block the pawls so inner and outer races may freewheel relative to one another in at least one operating mode. The actuator may be electric or hydraulic powered, and may be spring-biased to a default position in event of power failure. An elongated axially moveable plunger is secured to and supported within a piston at a first end, and has a radially extending pin at its second end. A fixed spool sleeve to which the spool header is supported includes a helical slot through which the pin extends. As the plunger moves reciprocally, the pin undergoes both translational and rotational movement.

Abstract: A locking mechanism includes a sleeve, a body, a pawl and a lever. The sleeve is non-movably connected to a grip and formed with teeth. The body is non-movably connected to a knob, partially inserted in the sleeve, and includes a recess in communication with a cavity. The pawl is movably inserted in the recess and formed with teeth. The lever includes an end for pressing the pawl and another end pivotally connected to the body. The lever is movable in the cavity of the body between a first position to press a first portion of the pawl to engage the teeth of the pawl with the teeth of the sleeve and a second position to press a second portion of the pawl to disengage the teeth of the pawl from the teeth of the sleeve.

Abstract: A torque transmitting device for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The device includes an inner annular race and an outer annular race disposed concentrically around the inner annular race. A selector plate is disposed adjacent to the inner and outer annular races, the selector plate being movable with respect to the inner and outer races. Multiple control elements are pivotally connected to the selector plate. The control elements are disposed between the inner and outer races. A plurality of sprag elements is disposed between the inner and outer races. Each sprag element is disposed adjacent to a control element.

Abstract: A powered ratchet drive for a ratchet wrench includes a pair of elongate pawls for driving an output member of the wrench. Each pawl may have a lower portion pivotally attached to a rocker and an upper portion comprising teeth for engagement with teeth of the output member to turn the output member. The upper portion of the pawl extends outward at an angle with respect to the lower portion. The ratchet may include a compression spring secured inside a cavity of each pawl for biasing the pawl into engagement with the output member. The ratchet also includes a reversing switch mechanism for selectively configuring the ratchet in a forward-driving configuration and in a reverse-driving configuration. The switch mechanism includes a cam disposed between the pawls. The cam has a groove for receiving one of the pawls during operation depending on the configuration of the ratchet.

Abstract: A transmission clutch module including inner and outer races, a plurality of race engaging pawls and an actuator ring incorporates an actuator having a rotatable spool header adapted to rotate an attached actuator lever between at least two angular positions. The actuator lever moves the actuator ring to selectively block the pawls so inner and outer races may freewheel relative to one another in at least one operating mode. The actuator may be electric or hydraulic powered, and may be spring-biased to a default position in event of power failure. An elongated axially moveable plunger is secured to and supported within a piston at a first end, and has a radially extending pin at its second end. A fixed spool sleeve to which the spool header is supported includes a helical slot through which the pin extends. As the plunger moves reciprocally, the pin undergoes both translational and rotational movement.

Abstract: A torque transmitting device for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The device includes a first annular race and a second annular race disposed concentrically around the first annular race. First and second locking elements are pivotally connected to one of the first and second annular races. The first locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a first rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween. The second locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a second rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween, where the second rotational direction is opposite the first rotational direction. A control rail is disposed adjacent to the first and second annular races. The control rail has indentations formed therein and is moveable to allow the torque transmitting device to be selectively engaged.

Abstract: A ratchet assembly for a load binder includes a pawl bearing assembly biased between a surface of the pawl and a biased movable element whose movement is actuated by the insertion or withdrawal of the lever. In one position of the movable element, the bearing assembly is urged against the pawl to lock it. In the other position of the movable element, the bearing assembly is allowed to reduce its pressure on the pawl.

Abstract: A bi-directional clutch is provided having inner and outer members disposed about a rotational axis. One or more pawls are coupled to one of the members and configured for rotation about separate rotational axes. One end of each pawl moves between first and second engagement positions with corresponding engagement surfaces formed in the other member and a position of disengagement with the other member permitting relative rotation of the inner and outer members. A pair of magnets are disposed at the opposite end of each pawl with each magnet in the pair defining a pole adjacent the end of the pawl and the poles having opposite polarity. An electromagnetic actuator selectively generates electromagnetic fields of different polarities to urge the pawls away from the position of disengagement to one of the engagement positions to cause rotation of the other member in either rotational direction.

Abstract: A controllable coupling assembly includes first, second and third coupling members supported for rotation relative to one another about a common rotational axis. A face of the first coupling member has pockets spaced about the axis. A face of the second coupling member has locking formations that are engaged by struts upon projecting outwardly from the pockets to prevent relative rotation of the first and second coupling members with respect to each other in at least one direction about the axis. A face of the third coupling member has pockets spaced about the axis. A different face of the second coupling member has locking formations that are engaged by struts from the third member to prevent relative rotation of the second and third coupling members with respect to each other in at least one direction about the axis.

Abstract: A torque transmitting device for use in an automotive transmission is provided. The device includes a first annular race and a second annular race disposed concentrically around the first annular race. First and second locking elements are pivotally connected to one of the first and second annular races. The first locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a first rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween. The second locking element is moveable to rotationally fix the first annular race to the second annular race in a second rotational direction to transfer torque therebetween, where the second rotational direction is opposite the first rotational direction. A control rail is disposed adjacent to the first and second annular races. The control rail has indentations formed therein and is moveable to allow the torque transmitting device to be selectively engaged.

Abstract: A reciprocal switching structure of a ratchet wrench is provided and includes a case, a gear assembly, two gear racks, a reciprocal switching mechanism, and a transmission unit. The case has a first end and a second end, wherein the second end is adjacent to a gripping part of the ratchet wrench and is opposite to the first end. The gear assembly is pivotally disposed in the case. The two gear racks engage or disengage from the gear assembly reciprocally. The reciprocal switching mechanism is disposed in the case and includes two push rods and at least one reciprocal switching member. The transmission unit pivotally is disposed in the case, and is pivotally connected between the two gear racks for driving the two gear racks to be displaced.

Abstract: A compelling-type centrifugal clutch device with C-shaped joint structure, in which a C-shaped joint structure assembly (100), which can be bended for displacement, is installed between an active rotary part (101) and a passive rotary part (201) of a centrifugal clutch device with a radial arrangement device and is driven by the active rotary part (101). A joint axial core of C-shaped joint structure (113) is also provided for connecting an active arm of C-shaped joint structure (111) and a centrifugal compelling arm of C-shaped joint structure (112) having a centrifugal force actuation clutch device (119) at one distal end, and a recovery spring (114) is installed between the mentioned two arms, so that an inward-bending prestressed force is formed between the two arms for performing the angular displacement through bending at difference angles.

Abstract: A bidirectional driving device includes a ratchet wheel, a movable handle, a fixed casing, a pawl reset spring, a handle reset spring and a central shaft. The handle reset spring is in an inner hole of the ratchet wheel. A positioning column of the handle reset spring is placed in sliding slots of the movable handle and of the fixed casing. First and second pawls are disposed between the ratchet wheel and the movable handle. Tooth sections of the first and second pawls are engaged with ratchet teeth of the ratchet wheel. Positioning columns of the first and second pawls are connected with the movable handle. Bosses of the first and second pawls are placed in sliding slots of the fixed casing, each composed of two circular arc slot sections with different radius. The pawl reset spring is connected with the bosses and with the central shaft.

Abstract: An auto-rebound switching apparatus has: a body provided with a water-separating apparatus, an upper cover rotatably arranged on the rear side of the body, a passive disc rotatably arranged between the rear side of the body and the upper cover, a clutch mechanism comprising a bi-directional ratchet gear and a bi-directional pawl matching the ratchet gear, the ratchet gear being rotatably arranged on the rear side of the body and transmissively connected to the water-separating apparatus, thus allowing the ratchet gear, when rotating, to drive the water-separating apparatus into motion to allow switching, the bi-directional pawl, the upper cover, and the passive disc being interconnected, allowing the upper cover to rotate relative to the passive disc thus driving the bi-directional pawl to move between a forward rotation position, a reverse rotation position, and a detached position, and a rebound apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus for controlling a selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) in an automatic transmission includes a ring-shaped control housing located substantially concentrically to the SOWC, and an actuation mechanism included within the ring-shaped control housing and effective to actuate a selector plate engaged with the SOWC from a default position to an actuation position. The selector plate is located between the ring-shaped control housing and the SOWC. A hydraulic fluid delivery system hydraulically communicates with the actuation mechanism to control the actuation of the actuation mechanism.

Abstract: An overrunning one-way clutch or coupling assembly includes a first outer coupling member and an inner coupling member which together have a first pair of annular coupling faces therebetween and a second outer coupling member which together with the inner coupling member have a second pair of annular coupling faces therebetween. Both pairs of coupling faces are formed with sets of pockets and locking formations. Forward and reverse sets of struts are located in pockets axially spaced apart from each other.

Abstract: An overrunning clutch is provided having inner and outer members disposed about a rotational axis with the outer member radially outward of the inner member. The clutch further includes a plurality of pins projecting from one of a radially inner surface of the outer member and a radially outer surface of the inner member. The clutch further includes one or more pawls coupled to one of the inner and outer members. Each of the pawls is movable between an engagement position wherein the pawl is engaged with one of the pins to transmit torque between the inner and outer members and a disengagement position wherein the pawl is disengaged from the pin to permit relative rotation of the inner and outer members. In one embodiment, different pawls assume their respective engagement position depending on the rotational direction of the one member.

Abstract: A mode selector mechanism for a selectable one way clutch assembly includes a lever moveable between a first position, a second position and a third position. A lever biasing device biases the lever in a first direction. A piston acts in opposition against the lever biasing device to move the lever in a second direction opposite the first direction. The piston is actuated by a variable hydraulic signal. The lever is disposed in the second position when the variable hydraulic signal includes a fluid pressure between a first fluid pressure and a second fluid pressure. The lever is disposed in the third position when the variable hydraulic signal includes a fluid pressure greater than the second fluid pressure. The lever is disposed in the first position when the variable hydraulic signal includes a fluid pressure less than the first fluid pressure.

Abstract: An overrunning clutch assembly includes a first ring having pockets spaced mutually about an axis, rockers each located in a pocket, springs each urging a rocker to pivot in a respective pocket, and first notches arranged around the axis. A second ring includes second pockets spaced mutually about the axis, second rockers each located in a second pocket such that at least one second rocker is engageable with a notch, second springs each urging a second rocker toward engagement with a notch, and second notches around the axis, at least one rocker being engageable with at least one second notch. A control member moves about the axis alternately to prevent the first rockers from engaging the second notches and to permit the first rockers to engage the second notches.

Abstract: A ratchet assembly for a load binder includes a pawl bearing assembly biased between a surface of the pawl and a biased movable element whose movement is actuated by the insertion or withdrawal of the lever. In one position of the movable element, the bearing assembly is urged against the pawl to lock it. In the other position of the movable element, the bearing assembly is allowed to reduce its pressure on the pawl.

Abstract: A selectable overrunning clutch and breakaway, i.e., energy absorbing, cone clutch is disposed in series between two elements of a planetary gear automatic transmission. An annular piston is received within a complementary cylinder and includes a male cone clutch member that mates with a stationary female cone clutch member. Also carried by the annular piston is an annular drive ring which engages a planetary gear assembly element such as a ring gear. Disposed between the drive ring and the piston is a selection ring having a plurality of circumferential apertures or ports that receive a like plurality of struts. The face of the annular piston includes pockets or recesses that receive the struts and the face of the drive ring includes notches or surfaces against which the struts engage.

Abstract: A seat adjustment apparatus for a vehicle includes a first bracket, a second bracket defining an accommodating void with the first bracket, a pawl, and a pawl reverse spring, The pawl includes a ratchet portion, a pawl side reverse wall portion, and a pawl side return wall portion, the ratchet portion allowing a relative rotation of the first and second brackets in a first direction and prohibiting a relative rotation of the first and second brackets in a second direction in a case where the pawl is biased to rotate in a normal direction, the pawl side reverse wall portion allowing the relative rotation in the second direction so that the pawl is reversed by being biased to rotate in a reverse direction, the pawl side return wall portion bringing the pawl to be returned by being biased to rotate in the normal direction.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench includes a main body provided with a driving gear and a driven gear and having a receiving groove disposed with ratchet teeth on the inner wall. The driving gear is ball-shaped and has the outer wall of each gear tooth forming an arc-shaped surface, and a concave surface is formed between every two gear teeth of the driven gear to match the arc-shaped surface of the gear teeth of the driving gear. Each gear tooth of the driven gear is provided with plural ratchet teeth to be engaged with the ratchet teeth of the receiving groove. An interaction member is received inside the driven gear, having one end connected with an orientating member and another end positioned on a cover plate. A pressing piece is fixed on the interactive member and a spring is positioned between the pressing piece and the interactive member.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hybrid power driving system comprising: a first subsystem designed to input/output power; a second subsystem designed to input/output power; a driving shaft designed to receive power from the first subsystem and/or the second subsystem or output power to the first subsystem and/or the second subsystem; and a tri-stated overrunning clutch designed to connect the first subsystem and the second subsystem, wherein the tri-stated overrunning clutch may be in an overrun state, an engaged state, or a disengaged state. The first subsystem and the second subsystem can comprise an engine, a motor, and a clutch, etc., respectively. In such a hybrid power driving system, when the tri-stated overrunning clutch is in the engaged state, the first subsystem and the second subsystem are coupled to each other and work together.

Abstract: A controllable coupling assembly including a coupling member and an overrunning coupling and control assembly utilizing same are provided wherein a set of actuators are supported on a control member of the assembly for movement therewith to move or pivot respective struts received within pockets of the coupling member. Apparatus is responsive to a control pressure signal to exert a control force on the control member to cause the control member to move from its first position which corresponds to a first mode of the coupling assembly to its second position which corresponds to a second mode of the coupling assembly. The coupling assembly may be an overrunning clutch assembly.

Abstract: A clutch for transmitting torque between a first member and a second member includes a locking plate having an engagement groove, a carrier disposed adjacent the locking plate, an engagement member rotatably supported in an aperture of the carrier, an apply biasing element, a release plate, a release biasing element, and an electromagnet. The engagement member is rotatable between an engagement position and a release position.

Abstract: An electrically variable transmission (EVT) includes two shafts and a selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) having a first and second ring. The SOWC selectively connects the shafts, and is applied by moving the first ring and a blocking device in an axial direction into frictional contact with the second ring. A hydraulic piston applies the SOWC and a return spring releases it. The SOWC freewheels in both directions, or holds torque in one or both directions, depending on how the blocking device is rotated. A method for reducing losses in an EVT includes axially moving a second ring and blocking device of a SOWC into contact with a first ring, rotating the blocking device using frictional contact with the first ring, locking rotation of the first ring to apply the SOWC, and moving the second ring and blocking device an axial distance from the first ring to release the SOWC.

Abstract: A quick-turn wrench includes a driving head with an axle hole. One side of the axle hole has a claw. A ratchet ring is accommodated in the axle hole. One end of the ratchet ring extends outside the axle hole and connects to a wrench handle. The ratchet ring is surrounded by a ratchet part that correspondingly engages the claw. A transmission rod is inserted into the ratchet ring, with one end having a transmission part. A bottom plate is disposed at the bottom of the axle hole. The end surface of the bottom plate facing the axle hole has a sliding groove. A pushing element is disposed in the sliding groove corresponding to the claw. The transmission part of the transmission rod connects to the pushing element. As the transmission rod rotates, the pushing element is driven to push the claw to release the fixing state between the claw and the ratchet ring.

Abstract: A one-way ratchet unit for a bicycle wheel has first and second meshing parts and an elastic member. The meshing parts are respectively configured on the bicycle wheel and the sprocket driving seat, their first and second one-way ratchets both comprise ratchet tips, ratchet roots and oblique guiding facets. The ratchet tips of the first or second one-way ratchet are configured with at least one wedge on partial positions, and the positions on the ratchet tips of the first or second one-way ratchet not forming the wedges form convex resisting edges. The ratchet roots of the second or first one-way ratchet are configured with wedge avoiding parts on partial positions, so that when the first and second one-way ratchets mesh each other and the resisting edges of the ratchet tips resist against the ratchet roots, said ratchet tips can be aligned and go into the wedge avoiding parts.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch includes a strut plate co-annular to a slide plate and a notch plate. The selectable one-way clutch is configured to transfer torque between a strut plate and a notch plate in a first direction when a displacement actuator moves a pin and a slide plate to a first position. The selectable one-way clutch is configured to disengage the strut plate from the notch plate when the displacement actuator moves the pin and the slide plate to the second position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle wheel hub that generally includes an axle, an input sprocket, an output shell, a one-way clutch and a locking mechanism. The one-way clutch operatively connects the input sprocket and the output shell and is configured to drive the output shell in a first direction. The locking mechanism is configured to operatively connect the output shell and the input sprocket to drive the output shell in a second direction to operate the bicycle wheel hub in a fixed drive mode. The locking mechanism is configured to operatively disconnect the output shell and the input sprocket to operate the bicycle wheel hub in a freewheel drive mode.

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes a first race and a second race that is selectively rotatable with respect to the first race about an axis of rotation. A plurality of rockers is operatively connected to the first race and spring biased into engagement with the second race to transmit torque between the first and second races. A member is selectively translatable between first and second positions to control the ability of the rockers to transmit torque between the first and second rockers, and thereby to control the ability of the races to rotate relative to one another.

Abstract: An actuator shifts a selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) between a plurality of operating modes. A first spring has a preload compression that is equivalent to a first start pressure. A second spring, disposed adjacent to the first spring, has a preload compression that is equivalent to a second start pressure. A plunger movably contacts the first spring and a slide plate movably extends from the plunger. The slide plate engages the SOWC such that the SOWC shifts between the operating modes in response to movement of the slide plate. The first spring is compressible from beyond the preload compression to a first stop position as the pressure is increased from the first start pressure to a first stop pressure. The second spring is compressible from beyond the respective preload compression to a second stop position as the pressure is increased from the second start pressure to a second stop pressure.

Abstract: A selectable one-way clutch (SOWC) is provided for use with a vehicle transmission, and has a first race with a plurality of strut pockets, a moveable selector plate, symmetrical torque-holding elements or struts, and a second race that is rotatably engageable with a torque input device. The selector plate has a plurality of windows, and the struts selectively prevent rotation of the second race in either rotational direction depending on the position of the selector plate. The struts have a cylindrical portion and a pair of strut wings each having a free end. The strut wings connect to the cylindrical portion, and a different one of the free ends engages a strut pocket when an opposite strut wing is depressed in order to prevent rotation of the second race.