Abstract: A shroud having an annular member extending along an axis from a first end to a second end. The annular member has an inside surface radially inward from an outside surface that diverges from the first end towards the second end relative to the axis. The shroud further includes a flange that extends radially outward from the outside surface and a recess, each located at the second end. The recess extends radially outward from the inside surface and circumferentially about the axis. An axial extent of the recess at least partially coincides with an axial extent of the flange.

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes an output shaft extending along an axis and output teeth. A movable component is disposed adjacent to the output component. The movable component includes drive teeth and an annular engagement weight track including a groove circumscribing the axis. The movable component is movable between an engaged position, wherein the drive teeth are drivingly engaged with the output teeth, and a disengaged position, wherein the drive teeth are not engaged with the output teeth. An input component is disposed adjacent to the movable component. The input component includes engagement weight pockets. Spherical engagement weights are disposed in each engagement weight pocket. The groove has a generally uniform radial cross section across its circumference.

Abstract: A synchronous engagement clutch (SEC) assembly is provided. The SEC assembly includes a starter ball guide and a carrier support. The starter ball guide includes opposed first and second sides and the carrier support includes opposed first and second sides. The first side of the starter ball guide defines an annular groove and the second side of the carrier support defines pockets. The starter ball guide and the carrier support are disposable with the first side of the starter ball guide facing the second side of the carrier support such that engagement balls are retainable in the pockets and the annular groove.

Abstract: A clutch assembly includes an output shaft extending along an axis and output teeth. A movable component is disposed adjacent to the output component. The movable component includes drive teeth and an annular engagement weight track including a groove circumscribing the axis. The movable component is movable between an engaged position, wherein the drive teeth are drivingly engaged with the output teeth, and a disengaged position, wherein the drive teeth are not engaged with the output teeth. An input component is disposed adjacent to the movable component. The input component includes engagement weight pockets. Spherical engagement weights are disposed in each engagement weight pocket. The groove has a generally uniform radial cross section across its circumference.

Abstract: A synchronous engagement clutch (SEC) assembly is provided. The SEC assembly includes a starter ball guide and a carrier support. The starter ball guide includes opposed first and second sides and the carrier support includes opposed first and second sides. The first side of the starter ball guide defines an annular groove and the second side of the carrier support defines pockets. The starter ball guide and the carrier support are disposable with the first side of the starter ball guide facing the second side of the carrier support such that engagement balls are retainable in the pockets and the annular groove.