Patent ID: 7740118
Filing Date: 2010-06-22
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A roller type one-way clutch comprising: an annular outer race provided at its inner periphery with a cam surface; an inner race spaced apart from said outer race at a radially inner diameter side of said outer race, disposed in coaxially with said outer race for a relative movement therewith, and having an annular outer peripheral track surface; a cage having a plurality of radially penetrating pockets; a plurality of rollers disposed between said outer race and said inner race and adapted to transmit torque between said outer peripheral track surface and said cam surface, each roller being disposed in one of the pockets of said cage; and a C-shaped annular spring having a plurality of curved portions, each curved portion being fitted into one of the pockets of said cage, wherein said annular spring biases, through said cage, said rollers toward a direction in which said rollers are engaged by said cam surface.