Diecast coupling member including a pocket having a machined surface portion, method for making the coupling member and clutch assembly including the coupling member

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8857590
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13150522

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A diecast pocket plate or coupling member including a pocket with a machined surface layer or portion, a method for making the coupling member and an overrunning clutch assembly including the coupling member are provided. The member is formed as a unitary diecasting from a die-casting material in a die-casting process. The diecast member includes a coupling face having at least one pocket which is sized and shaped to receive and retain a locking member that moves in the pocket during an overrun condition of the assembly. The pocket is defined by a plurality of surface portions including an angled, slightly positive surface portion which is machined vertical or slightly negative to improve performance of the assembly during the overrun condition.

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  • MEANS INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Prout, Jeffrey J Freeland, US 9 311
Ruth, Stephen M Holly, US 17 632
Shaw, David W Saginaw, US 19 329

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