Abstract: A multimodal haptic device operating as a closed-loop system, the device including a pipeline configured to allow a closed-loop flow of a fluid medium, a manifold operatively connected to the pipeline, the manifold having a pump and a valve to control and regulate a flow of the fluid medium along the pipeline, and a display unit operatively connected to the pipeline, the display unit having a tactile display and a valve operatively connected to the tactile display for regulating an efflux of the fluid medium from the tactile display into the pipeline.

Abstract: Provided is a hydraulic circuit capable of saving a pump flow rate while hydraulic fluid is being accumulated in an accumulator. The hydraulic circuit has: a couple of boom cylinders that simultaneously operate the same operation by the hydraulic oil supplied under pressure from main pumps; an accumulator in which pressure of the hydraulic oil is accumulated; a pressure accumulating circuit that accumulates the pressure of the hydraulic oil extruded from one boom cylinder in the accumulator; and a regenerating circuit that regenerates the hydraulic oil extruded from the other boom cylinder to the boom cylinders.

Abstract: A driving device using pneumatic-hydraulic pressure as a power source for a vehicle has a pneumatic cylinder filled with high pressure air, a hydraulic cylinder filled with high pressure air and high pressure hydraulic fluid, a first supplementary cylinder, and a secondary supplementary cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder is connected with the pneumatic cylinder and is connected to the first supplementary cylinder and the secondary supplementary cylinder via a hydraulic motor. The first supplementary cylinder and the second supplementary cylinder are alternately pressurized, so as to alternately supply the pressurized hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinder. Thus, the hydraulic cylinder can provide the pressurized hydraulic fluid with a pre-determined pressure to constantly drive the hydraulic motor. The driving device meets requirements of environmental protection from zero waste discharge.

Abstract: A hydraulic driving device includes: a hydraulic motor configured to operate by flushing oil from a hydraulic pump through a high pressure oil passage and a low pressure oil passage; a low pressure selective valve configured to operate in accordance with differential pressure between the high pressure oil passage and the low pressure oil passage, and to discharge the oil in the low pressure oil passage inside a motor case; a tank oil passage configured to connect the inside of the motor case with an oil tank; and a choke throttle provided to the low pressure selective valve or to an oil passage lower than the low pressure selective valve.

Abstract: A column type hydraulic tappet includes a housing; a plunger correspondingly installed in the housing; and a high pressure chamber for a hydraulic medium formed between the bottom face of the plunger and the bottom of the housing and is sealed by a check valve opening toward the high pressure chamber. The housing includes an external circumferential groove on the outer diameter for passing the hydraulic medium and an inner circumferential groove on the inner diameter for passing the hydraulic medium. One or more housing oil holes are disposed between the outer circumferential groove and the inner circumferential groove. The plunger includes a sealed hemisphere head portion, a shaft portion and a body portion. An indent neck portion between the head and shaft portions of the plunger has a wall thickness 105%-120% of the wall thickness of the other portions of the plunger.

Abstract: A single-way damping plunger cylinder includes a cylinder body (3), a piston rod (4), a piston (6) and a sleeve (2), the piston (6) dividing the cylinder body (3) into a first cylinder chamber (31) and a second cylinder chamber (32), a first end of the first oil passage (40) being communicated with the first cylinder chamber (31) via the second oil passage (41) and a second end of the first oil passage (40) being communicated with the second cylinder chamber (32), the valve (5) movably disposed in the second oil passage (41) to open or close a direct communication of the first and second oil passages (40,41); a damping oil passage (50) defined in the valve (5) to communicate the first oil passage (40) with the second oil passage (41). A forklift is also provided.

Abstract: A flow conditioning device for insertion in a flow conduit transporting a flow stream includes a lop flange defining a flow conditioning opening having an opening area size and receiving the flow stream, a bottom base receiving the flow stream after the flow stream passes through the top flange having a base area size, and a conditioning wall joining the top flange to the bottom base, where the opening area size is greater than the base area size.

Abstract: For joining assemblies, an apparatus includes a bracket, planar supports, and a restraining hook. The bracket includes a first bracket plate and a second bracket plate. The first bracket plate is physically connected to the second bracket plate and is disposed at a specified interior angle to the second bracket plate. Each planar support is formed by bending a corresponding bracket plate inward along a support outer bend as a substantially right angle to the bracket plate, with the planar support disposed toward an interior of the bracket. The restraining hook is in physical communication with the second bracket plate. The restraining hook includes a first hook plate disposed substantially perpendicular to the second bracket plate and a second hook plate in physical communication with the first hook plate and disposed substantially parallel to the second bracket plate.

Abstract: An alignment device for aligning a vertical pump shaft and coupling hub is provided. The alignment device includes a bracing sleeve comprising a connecting foot configured to removably attach to a connecting arm of a bolting ring, stabilizing nuts, stabilizing bolts, such that the stabilizing bolts screw through the stabilizing nuts to contact the shaft of the vertical pump to secure the bracing sleeve to the shaft of the vertical pump, and a grip pad configured to allow the bracing sleeve to fit flush with the shaft of the vertical pump. The alignment device also includes the bolting ring configured to adjust the coupling hub of the vertical pump, the bolting ring comprising guide nuts, guide bolts, such that the guide bolts screw through the guide nuts to contact the shaft to provide a means for adjusting the alignment between the vertical shaft and the coupling hub.

Abstract: Multi-functional connection device attached to the end of a telescopic pole for facilitating connection and disconnection of the pole and a maintenance tool with a handle having a standard V-clip or alternative clip. The connection device has two opposing flexible arms used to push down the pins of the tool handle when disconnecting the tool handle from the pole and has two opposing tapered ramps at the rim capable of pushing down the pins of the tool handle when connecting the tool handle to the pole.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of couplings, and more specifically to a system for assembling a modular coupling (100) comprising at least a main body (101), a thread (109) around a central axis (X) with restricted freedom to move relative to said main body (101) at least in a direction parallel to said central axis (X), and a distinct toothed part (113) that is fastened to the main body (101) and that presents a set of teeth with at least one front tooth (115) projecting along an axis parallel to said central axis (X). The system comprises a plurality of alternative toothed parts each presenting a different set of teeth for selection as a function of a set of front teeth of another coupling to which the modular coupling (100) is to be coupled.

Abstract: An expansion anchor with a bolt as a first element and with an expansion sleeve, which at least partially surrounds the bolt, as a second element, is disclosed. The bolt has an expansion region for widening the expansion sleeve. One of the two elements has a groove running in the longitudinal direction of the expansion anchor and the other element has a projection, which engages at least sectionally in the groove. The groove has a narrowing, which inhibits an axial movement of the expansion sleeve relative to the bolt.

Abstract: An expansion anchor is disclosed. The expansion anchor has a bolt having a neck region and an expansion region adjoining the neck region in which the bolt tapers down towards the neck region. The bolt has a groove in the neck region which extends along the bolt, and is at least partially surrounded by an expansion sleeve, and which has on its inside a web. The web at least partially engages in the groove in the neck region and the wall thickness of the expansion sleeve is increased locally by the web. The expansion sleeve is displaceable under radial expansion of the expansion sleeve along the bolt from the neck region into the expansion region. The web, on displacement of the expansion sleeve from the neck region, at least by region, passes into the expansion area and is forced radially outward by the expansion region.

Abstract: A multi-thread screw includes a head end, a shank and a tapered end. Both a high thread and a low thread begin on the tapered end and extend onto the shank. A set of intermediate threads are located on the shank portion only and overlap with and intersect at least part of the high thread.

Abstract: A mounting screw (1), comprising a head part (2), a tip part (3), the tip part (3) having a tapered shape tapering from the shank part (4) to the tip (5) of the screw, and comprising a tip part thread (6), said tip part thread (6) extending to the very end of the tip (5). The mounting screw (1) further comprises a shank part (4) between the head part (2) and the tip part (3), the shank part (4) comprising a shank part thread (7), wherein the pitch (P1) of the shank part thread (7) is larger than the pitch (P2) of the tip part thread (6), and the thread root of the tip part (3) being frustoconical in its shape.

Abstract: A dual-configuration shear bolt for coupling components of an assembly is provided. The dual-configuration shear bolt can include a body defining a chamber and a pin in the chamber. The body can include a shear portion. The pin can move between a shearing position and a non-shearing position. The pin can be retained within the shear portion by a retaining mechanism in the non-shearing position. The pin can be moved away from the shear portion to the shearing position.

Abstract: A stud for mounting an enclosure having a body with a first diameter, a length, a top, and a bottom. A head is connected to the top of the cylindrical body and extends beyond an outer surface of the cylindrical body. A cylindrical extension is connected to the bottom of the cylindrical body having a second diameter less than the first diameter, and an outer surface of the cylindrical extension is threaded. The cylindrical body includes a threaded cylindrical bore having an opening in the top of the cylindrical body, and the threaded cylindrical bore extends into the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A device for clamping articles on machine tops includes a support provided with a flange at one end and an annular outer surface provided with an external screw thread with at least one turn, onto which a threaded ring can be screwed, the threaded ring having an internal screw thread with at least one turn, wherein the turns of the internal screw thread and the turns of the external screw thread have discontinuities, the width of which is greater than the width of the turns.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening a component to a carrier component having a bolt in particular a threaded or grooved bolt or a bolt at least sectionally spherical, comprising an at least sectionally elastic fastening part and a housing part accommodating the fastening part in a mounted state, the housing part and the fastening part having, in the mounted state, an introduction section for introducing the bolt in an introduction direction, at least one latching element for latching on the bolt being provided on an inner wall, bounding the introduction section, of the fastening part, and the fastening part and the housing part each having at least one force transmission surface, the force transmission surfaces facing one another in the mounted state and transmitting at least one tensile force that occurs during operation, the force transmission surfaces each being located in planes which are inclined or curved with respect to the introduction direction of the introduction section such that a ten

Abstract: Locking device made as a nut (111) provided with an axial threaded seat or bore (115) or as a bolt (11) provided with a cylindrical axial threaded stem (15), comprising a body (13; 113; 213) in which a guide portion (17; 217) is defined, which may also be an engaging portion, for an actuating wrench for rotating the nut or bolt when the device is to be engaged onto a threaded stem or into a threaded seat or bore, respectively, wherein the guide portion (17; 217) comprises a hollow cap (19; 219), and wherein the guide portion (17; 217) comprises at least one face (27) which is concave relative to a transverse plane and in that the cap (19; 219) comprises in its inside at least one complementary convex face (29).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum absorber, wherein: the assembly of the respective components of the vacuum absorber can be improved and a smooth operation can be carried out; and the vacuum absorber can be firmly and easily attached to an attachment surface by a vacuum absorbing method and an adhesive method.

Abstract: A flexible joint for attachment to a suspension link. The flexible joint includes a housing, where the housing includes an external surface and an internal surface. The flexible joint also includes a joint insert. The joint insert includes a first section and a second section attached to the first section at an attachment point. The joint insert also includes an inner sleeve, where the inner sleeve includes a first portion in the first section of the joint insert and a second portion in the second section of the joint insert. The inner sleeve also includes a channel, where the channel is configured to receive at least a portion of an external device and an external surface. The joint insert further includes an elastomer, where the elastomer is fused to at least a portion of the external surface of the inner sleeve, a portion of the elastomer is in contact with the internal surface of the housing, and the elastomer is not permanently attached to the internal surface.

Abstract: An aircraft assembly having a bush mounted within a lug and a recess which extends along a portion of the lug-bush interface to create a relatively wide cavity for receiving sealant.

Abstract: A ball joint which is capable of ensuring the retention strength to resist a force tending to pull out or pry out a ball portion of a ball stud while ensuring sealing performance of the dust cover is provided. A ball joint 100 includes a bearing seat in the form of a resin ball seat 130 which is provided within a seat-accommodating portion 121 of a metal socket 120 for slidably and rotatably receiving a ball portion 113 of a ball stud 110. The seat-accommodating portion 121 is formed such that its end portion through which the stud portion 111 passes extends towards the stud portion 111 beyond the spherical center O of the ball portion 114. The ball seat 130 has a covering portion 133 formed on the outer side of a seat opening portion 132 of a ball-accommodating portion 131 which has a spherical shape in conformity to a sliding surface 114a of the ball portion 114 of the ball stud 110.

Abstract: A ball joint, in particular for a wheel suspension of a motor vehicle, with a housing. A joint ball is arranged inside the housing and a ball shell is arranged therebetween. The outer surface of the joint ball contacts the inner surface of the housing and on its inner surface against the surface of the bail, such that the ball shell holds the joint ball so that it can move by sliding. The shell is elastic such that when a force acts upon the ball joint, the joint ball can move relative to the housing. As viewed in at least one cross-section plane passing through the mid-point of the ball, the bail shell has a radial thickness that varies, in the circumferential direction, in such manner that the force acting on the ball shell in the circumferential direction is distributed uniformly, particularly over enlarged areas thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bush for filling the space between a base jacket and an outer jacket of a cylinder for use in flexo-printing, the cylinder being a sleeve or anilox roller, wherein the bush is manufactured by means of 3-D printing. A bush manufactured by means of 3-D printing can be manufactured in lighter form and with a greater bending stiffness than prior art foam bushes. The invention also provides a sleeve for use in flexo-printing, comprising a base jacket, a bush of the above stated type and an outer jacket, wherein the bush is connected to the base jacket and the outer jacket is arranged by means of lamination on the external tube of the bush. The invention further provides a method for manufacturing a bush for filling the space between a base jacket and an outer jacket of a sleeve for use in flexo-printing, wherein the bush is manufactured by means of 3-D printing.

Abstract: A rolling bearing, adapted for mounting on a balancing shaft, the rolling bearing comprising: (a) an outer ring having a cylindrical outer surface and a cylindrical inner surface centered on a central axis, and two annular lateral surfaces extending radially to the central axis and defining a ring width parallel to the central axis; (b) a cage having pockets distributed around the central axis and two annular lateral surfaces extending radially to the central axis and defining a cage width parallel to the central axis; and (c) rolling members mounted in the pockets of the cage and disposed in rolling contact with the inner surface of the outer ring. The cage width is superior or equal to the ring width. The rolling bearing can be installed within a mechanical system.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is described that includes a shaft and an inner race affixed to the shaft. An outer race is disposed radially around the inner race defining a bearing run space with rolling elements between the inner and outer races. An axial bore in the support or the rotor has a radial gap between the bore wall and the outer race, and the assembly is configured to provide a radial displacement between a portion of the outer race and the axial bore wall in response to a radial overload force applied to the rotor.

Abstract: A bearing includes a laminated bearing portion and a spherical bearing portion, and the spherical bearing portion is disposed within the laminated bearing portion or the laminated bearing portion is disposed within the spherical bearing portion. The spherical bearing portion includes a ball disposed on a spherical race, and the ball and the outer race are configured such that a given break-out force is required to move the ball relative to the outer race.

Abstract: A bearing assembly for coupling first and second members includes a housing coupled with, or integrally formed with the first member, a laminated bearing section and a spherical bearing section, each section disposed within a housing bore. The laminated bearing section is configured such that at least a portion of the laminated bearing section flexes when torque on the first and second members is less than a predetermined value. The spherical bearing section is configured such that a spherical bearing inner member slidably displaces within a spherical bearing outer member when torque on the first and second members is at least the predetermined value.

Abstract: A bearing (8) comprising a first row of rolling elements (10, 10a, 10b, 12, 12a, 12b) having a first pressure centre (14) and a first contact angle, and a second row of rolling elements (10, 10a, 10b, 12, 12a, 12b) having a second pressure centre (14) and a second contact angle, whereby said first pressure centre (14) is arranged to coincide with said second pressure centre (14) and whereby said first contact angle is the same as said second contact angle.

Abstract: A sliding member which has a hardness suitable for use under heavy-load conditions and which exhibits excellent abrasion resistance property. A sliding surface is formed on a surface of a sliding layer that slidably supports an object to be slid. The sliding surface is then shot-blasted and is formed to have an uneven shape exhibiting an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) of more than 0 to 2.0 ?m, a ten-point average roughness (Rz) of more than 0 to 7.5 ?m, and a surface hardness (Hv) of 150 to 250.

Abstract: A slide bearing can include a metal support, a primer layer, an adhesive layer applied directly thereto, and a sliding layer applied to the adhesive layer. The primer layer can include an oligomeric condensate of at least one silanol selected from the group having the formula: wherein x is 1 or 2, y is 0 or 1. The moieties R1 and R2 can be the same or different. The moieties R1 and R2 can be selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, and a functionalized alkyl group R?—(CH2)z—, wherein z is at least 1. Slide bearings comprising a primer system based on silanol oligomeric condensates show improved peel strength than their analogous slide bearings lacking the primer system.

Abstract: A deep groove ball bearing includes balls disposed between the raceway groove of the outer race and the raceway groove of the inner race, and retained by a first split retainer and a second split retainer inserted in the first split retainer. While the first and second split retainers are rotating, a pump effect is generated due to a difference in peripheral speed between the retainers resulting from the difference in diameter between the retainers. By the pump effect, lubricating oil is pulled into the bearing, and flows out of the bearing from the other axial side of the first split retainer. The first split retainer includes a flange at the other axial side thereof to prevent an excessive amount of lubricating oil from flowing out of the bearing.

Abstract: A bearing component having a ceramic surface, the ceramic surface including a plurality of pores, and at least some of the pores are at least partially filled with a resin comprising a resole phenolic resin.

Abstract: An improved film damper oil delivery pathway from an oil reservoir to a thin film fluidic damper is provided. An oil supply tube may be configured to mate to a bearing outer race. The bearing outer race may comprise internal oil flow circuit(s) configured to supply oil from the oil tube to the thin film damper for improved bearing compartment designs.

Abstract: A solid lubricant 11 is formed by molding and firing powder that includes amorphous and self-sintering carbon material powder 12, graphite powder 13, and a binder 14. The solid lubricant has high material strength and hardness, and also excellent impact resistance and wear resistance.

Abstract: A seal-bearing assembly to be inserted into the seal cavity of a mechanical device to provide a seal and a bearing surface to eliminate whip in a rotating, reciprocal, or rotating and reciprocal cylindrical member. The seal-bearing assembly is particularly well suited for use in a reciprocal pump or a piston-driven valve, or between the steam lance and fixed steam tube in a sootblower. The assembly includes at least a pair of outer substantially rigid cylindrical bearings having an inner bore to be positioned over the cylindrical member and at least one complimentary flexible textile packing ring substantially comprised of carbon disposed between the two outer bearing members. In assemblies including an additional bearing, the additional bearing is surrounded by at least one flexible packing on each side. The inner bore of the bearing members provides a bearing surface for eliminating whip of the moving elements in the device.

Abstract: A rolling bearing apparatus includes a bearing portion having an outer ring, an inner ring, a plurality of balls, and a cage that holds the balls, and an auxiliary portion provided adjacently to the bearing portion in an axial direction. The auxiliary portion has an auxiliary body portion provided adjacently to the outer ring in the axial direction and an extension portion extending in the axial direction from the auxiliary body portion and interposed between the cage and the inner ring. In the extension portion, a channel is formed that penetrates the extension portion in a direction inclined with respect to a radial direction. The channel is open in an outer peripheral surface of the extension portion, which faces the cage, and in an inner peripheral surface of the extension portion, which faces the inner ring.

Abstract: A method of setting a bearing system is provided, The method includes applying a first set-up load to the bearing system. The method also includes measuring a first set-up clearance value between a cup carrier of at least one of a first tapered roller bearing and a second tapered roller bearings and a housing. The method further includes applying a second set-up load to the bearing system. The method includes measuring a second set-up clearance value between the cup carrier of at least one of the first and second tapered roller bearings and the housing. The method also includes determining a final set-up clearance value between the cup carrier of at least one of the first and second tapered roller bearings and the housing. The method further includes positioning a shim between the cup carrier of at least one of the first and second tapered roller bearings and the housing.

Abstract: A roller structure and a manufacturing method thereof are introduced. The roller structure includes a roller rotatable about an axial portion; a bush with an end disposed to an end of the axial portion and has a first stop portion positioned proximate to one side of the roller and another end having an engaging portion coupled to a load; and a second stop portion disposed to the other end of the axial portion and positioned proximate to the other side of the roller such that the roller rotates between the first stop portion and the second stop portion. Hence, the roller structure and the manufacturing method thereof provide a modularized roller structure for carrying a load, effectuate modularized assembly and production, enhance assembly efficiency, attain structural streamlining, and cut costs.

Abstract: A self-aligning driveshaft coupler includes a receiving clutch having a spiral channel around its neck, and a locking clutch assembly with a first ring shaped member and a second ring shaped member that rotate together. A locking pin extends radially from the second ring shaped member and into the spiral channel and pulls the locking clutch assembly toward the receiving clutch as the receiving clutch rotates. A plurality of drive pins extend axially from the first ring shaped member and engage the receiving clutch when the locking pin is at the end of the spiral channel.

Abstract: A power tool is provided with a drive motor and a tool unit with a tool driven by the drive motor. A guide tube with telescoping section with external and internal tubes is provided, wherein the internal tube is longitudinally slidable within the external tube. A clamping device secures the internal tube relative to the external tube and has a clamping member supported rotatably relative to the internal tube and connected by a thread connection to the external tube. The clamping device is provided with a clamping ring with an opening arranged about an outer circumference of the internal tube. Compression of the clamping ring in longitudinal guide tube direction effects a size reduction of the clamping ring opening. The clamping ring has a first axial face supported relative to the external tube and a second axial face supported relative to the clamping member.

Abstract: A two-stage stiffness driveshaft includes a hollow cylinder having first and second ends and a hollow cylinder stiffness. An inner shaft having first and second ends and an inner shaft stiffness extends through the hollow cylinder. The inner shaft's first end and the hollow cylinder's first end are engaged via a rotational clearance fit. The inner shaft's second end is rotationally fixed to the hollow cylinder's second end to permit the inner shaft's first end to twist through a predetermined angle relative to the inner shaft's second end. The inner shaft's stiffness defines the driveshaft's first-stage stiffness, while the combined stiffness of the inner shaft and the hollow cylinder defines the driveshaft's second-stage stiffness. A damping element positioned between the inner shaft and the hollow cylinder controls variation in torque transmitted by the driveshaft and generates gradual transition between the first-stage stiffness and the second-stage stiffness.

Abstract: One exemplary illustration of a torque transfer device for a vehicle may include a housing and a variable angle constant velocity joint integrated with the housing. The joint may be connected between a drive mechanism and an output shaft for transmitting torque from the drive mechanism to the output shaft.

Abstract: A backing plate assembly includes a front cover and a rear cover. The front cover defines an inner surface and a front plane, and the rear cover terminates at a lip. A backing plate forms a body having an outer surface that terminates at a base portion. When the outer surface is coupled to the inner surface, the backing plate is rotationally but not axially coupled to the front cover. The lip contacts the base portion to define a maximum axial distance between the backing plate and the front plane.

Abstract: A method of regulating a clutch assembly that has a set of clutch plates and a clutch piston with a fluid seal in an automatic transmission that includes a hydraulic circuit is disclosed. The method includes commanding the hydraulic circuit via the controller to apply a first hydraulic force to the clutch piston to displace the clutch piston relative to the set of clutch plates in order to affect a shift between speed-ratios in the transmission. The method also includes determining a drag force of the fluid seal. The method also includes determining a velocity of the displaced clutch piston that results from the drag force of the fluid seal acting counter to the displacement of the clutch piston. The method additionally includes regulating the clutch assembly to compensate for the determined drag force of the fluid seal acting counter to the displacement of the clutch piston.

Abstract: Electromagnetic clutch having an electromagnetic coil 42 that causes magnetic attraction between a rotor and an armature is wound around bobbin 41. The bobbin includes: an inner wall 41d and an outer wall 41d, which extend opposite toward a bimetal; and an inner abutment portion 41g and an outer abutment portion 41f, which extend from each extension end of the inner wall 41d and the outer wall 41e toward inner and outer opening edges of a ring case 43 for accommodating the bobbin 41. The inner abutment portion 41f and the outer abutment portion 41g abut the inner and outer opening edges of the ring case 43, by which the bobbin 41 is positioned and accommodated in the ring case 43. In addition, a bridge wire 52 is stretched at the same height on the inner wall 41d and the outer wall 41e.

Abstract: A system and method of anchoring a bimetal coil member on a viscous clutch fan drive. An adjustable channeled retainer member together with a silicone or silicone-type material is used to anchor the free end of the bimetal coil member.

Abstract: A wedge clutch, including: an inner race having a radially outermost surface sloping radially outward from a first axial side to a second side; an outer race located radially outward of the inner race; a wedge plate radially disposed between the inner and outer races, the wedge plate including a radially innermost surface sloping radially outward complementary with the radially outermost surface of the inner race; and an actuation assembly arranged to displace the inner race in the first axial direction to place the wedge clutch in a locked mode in which the inner race, the wedge plate and the outer race are non-rotatably connected and in the second axial direction to place the wedge clutch in a free-wheel mode in which the inner and outer races are rotatable with respect to each other.