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Roller Clutch

Exploded view of Roller Clutch Assembly
Roller Clutch Assembly
Cross Section view of Roller Clutch in Transfer Case

The drawings above illustrate a roller clutch assembly. This clutch was designed for use in 4WD vehicles. It is incorporated into the vehicles transfer case and functions as a full time, all-wheel drive, completely mechanical device. This clutch directs power to the front wheels whenever the rear wheels start to slip, in either forward or reverse, without any input from the driver, and without any electronics or sensors.

This device was awarded numerous patents. If you are interested in looking at one of these patents, please click on the patent number below. You will need Acrobat Reader© from Adobe to view these files. Click the Acrobat logo below to get it.

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Injection molded plastic Roller Cage and Drag Shoes

Photograph of Roller Cages and Drag Shoes


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