Abstract: A clutch race is formed from multiple layers of stampings which are joined together. Each of the stampings has a plurality of semi-perfs which include a protrusion on one side and pocket on the opposing side. The protrusions of one layer are interconnected with the pockets of an adjacent layer. The stampings forming the individual layers may either define a complete circle or an arcuate segment of a circle, which arcuate segments, when assembled, form a circular layer to be joined with adjacent layers.

Abstract: A clutch race is formed from multiple layers of stampings which are joined together. Each of the stampings has a plurality of semi-perfs which include a protrusion on one side and pocket on the opposing side. The protrusions of one layer are interconnected with the pockets of an adjacent layer. The stampings forming the individual layers may either define a complete circle or an arcuate segment of a circle, which arcuate segments, when assembled, form a circular layer to be joined with adjacent layers.

Abstract: A bi-directional one-way clutch mechanism with a compliant cage member. The clutch mechanism has a plurality of roller members positioned between inner and outer race members. A compliant cage member is also positioned between the race members and acts to hold the roller members in place and also to reduce the magnitude of loads applied to the roller members when the clutch mechanism is engaged. The roller members are positioned in windows in the cage members and integral spring-like leaf segments are positioned in each of the windows on either side of the roller members. One or two spring-like members, together with one or more recesses between each of the windows and roller members provide resiliency for the cage mechanism. The compliant cage device reduces the magnitude of the loads applied to the clutch mechanism and prevent fatigue fracture and premature failure of the cage device.

Abstract: A method for making a core plate (42) having multiple friction material segments (54) on the surface where the method includes the use of a die (24). Friction material (34) is first trimmed to conform to die (24) and is then fed into die (24). Die (24) then cuts friction material (34) to form a leading edge (57) where fibers in friction material (34) at leading edge (57) are positioned in a direction toward core plate (42). Friction material (34) is then fed through die (24) which cuts a trailing edge (55) in friction material (34) where fibers in friction material (34) at trailing edge (55) are positioned in a direction toward core plate (42). Cutting of trailing edge (55) is a common cut along trailing edge (55) of a leading segment (54) and leading edge (57) of an immediately following segment (54) such that formation of segments (54) is substantially scrapless with respect to friction material (34).

Abstract: A friction disc assembly (10) for use in clutch packs is disclosed. The friction disc assembly (10) includes a pair of annular friction facings (12-30) and an annular core plate (11) positioned between the friction facings (12-30). Each of the friction facings (12-30) includes a plurality of adjoining facing segments (14-31). Each segment (14-31) includes a notch (15-33) at one end and a tab (16-32) at the other end. Each notch (15-33) receives an adjoining tab (16-32) and defines a reservoir (21-35) adjacent the tab (16-32). The reservoir (21-35) receives unwanted stray fibers and cooling fluid. Another embodiment for wide core plates includes a pair of tabs (43-44) received in a pair of notches (45-46). Reservoirs (47-48) are defined adjacent the ends of the tabs (43-44).

Abstract: A wet-type friction clutch having universally shaped friction segments manufactured from a nearly scrapless process. Relative juxtaposition of the segments will achieved desired amounts of cooling fluid flow into and out of the friction discs with corresponding desired levels of hydrostatic pressure buildup between the discs.

Abstract: A wire terminating tool is provided which simultaneously effects termination of a plurality of wires in a variety of connectors. The tool employs a nest adapted to receive connectors of a plurality of different constructions and to so position each connector that wire-receiving channels therein are in alignment with a plurality of tool stuffing or insertion blades. The latter simultaneously force a plurality of wires, initially aligned by a wire-aligning comb, into said channels. The wires are cut to desired length and are restrained from axially moving in the course of termination to obviate wire withdrawal from the channels during the terminating step. A novel handle pawl insures a desired, complete terminating stroke of the stuffing blades by the tool operator.

Abstract: A wire terminating tool is provided which simultaneously effects termination of a plurality of wires in a variety of connectors. The tool employs a nest adapted to receive connectors of a plurality of different constructions and to so position each connector that wire-receiving channels therein are in alignment with a plurality of tool stuffing or insertion blades. The latter simultaneously force a plurality of wires, initially aligned by a wire-aligning comb, into said channels. The wires are cut to desired length and are restrained from axially moving in the course of termination to obviate wire withdrawal from the channels during the terminating step. A novel handle pawl insures a desired, complete terminating stroke of the stuffing blades by the tool operator.

Abstract: A machine for semi-automatically trimming insulated conductor wires and inserting the trimmed wires into solderless terminals in connectors for effecting solderless conductive termination of the wires therein, with positioning control of the wires during prepositioning beside the connector and subsequent severance and transference into the terminals of the connector. The machine is capable of effecting such terminations in a variety of connectors.