Interengaging Clutches TRIZ Cases

Mounting the output hub on a fixed planet carrier reduces centering diameter and bearing stress for smaller vehicle applications.

Projecting portions on strut engagement pieces reduce hydraulic piston stroke and prevent rotational collisions, enhancing durability.

An axial coupler spans the gap between transmission and final drive gears, enabling rapid mechanical disconnection without removing components from the vehicle.

A locking mechanism for tail rotor drive disconnect couplings uses a movable pin and resilient member to engage jaw members.

Axial annular element occupies radial slots to block pawl re-engagement, eliminating cyclic impacts that reduce component lifespan.

A multi-positional dog clutch system manages gear shifts via a movable carrier and sliding members.

A switchable three-mode clutch uses a ramp and pawl mechanism to enable locked, one-way, and freewheel rotational states.

Radial pins in a rotatable clutch housing disengage actuator sections under high axial loads, preventing jam-induced damage without adding weight.

A coupling assembly uses a ramp mechanism to actuate a brake against a rotating shaft.

A collar and coupler mechanism translates drive rotation into longitudinal motion to separate transmission components.

A clutch mechanism disconnects propellers from motors during ground driving to reduce energy consumption.

A ball ramp clutch arrangement converts rotational drive into axial movement to open the separating clutch.

Segmented recessed parts with forged bottom faces and cut grooves reduce chip volume and cutting time while maintaining product strength.

Dual pivots allow frictional engagement near the pivot axis at high RPM, reducing transition moment requirements for one-way clutch operation.

A power transmission device uses a pressing portion to abut an output member receiving portion, initiating rotation before full resilient member compression.

A radially applied dog clutch uses a bullet actuator and biasing member to engage driving teeth within a transmission cavity.

Inner quill shaft sleeve supports outer quill shaft rotation to reduce radial movement and bearing wear caused by centrifugal forces.

A cylindrical capsule actuation mechanism uses an apply spring and return spring to move a pin along a linear axis.

A vehicle drive unit disconnect mechanism enables rapid axial handle displacement for quick power separation.

A stabilizer device uses mechanical snapping portions to connect and disconnect stabilizers for stable force transmission.

A spring device fixes the synchronizer ring to the body in a neutral position, eliminating drag moments and noise from frictional contact with the gearwheel.

An electromagnetic sensor detects clutch engagement via an actuating contour, eliminating synchronization devices and preventing tooth-on-tooth wear.

A PTU disconnect assembly uses a split-spline collar to shift shafts between connected and disconnected states.

An engagement device aligns rotating dog teeth to ensure reliable meshing.

Nested cam and biasing members merge with the differential case to decouple the motor, reducing device complexity and weight.

Segmented carrier pockets with radial dividers and a tapered annular groove retain engagement balls, preventing escape and uneven wear.

Multiple wedging elements distribute load across larger surface areas, reducing stress concentrations while maintaining engagement without spring-biased pawls.

A torque transmitting assembly uses raised portions and tabs to transfer rotation between rotating members.

Single radially arranged sensor unit detects clutch state to reduce structural space and device complexity.

Segmented clutch collars enable selective engagement to reduce fuel consumption during wheel lift while maintaining reliable torque transmission.

Ball-based clutch apparatus moves between guide recesses to control power transmission, resolving friction and noise issues from twisted stabilizer bars.

A vehicle seat pumping device uses a rotating brake drum and spaced pressure members to transmit motion.

A rotary actuated clutch transmits torque through interlocking hubs to drive an output shaft.

Grooves on the internal toothing system engage locking bodies during rotation to prevent undesired disengagement and overheating of sliding components.