Patent ID: 6446777
Filing Date: 2002-09-10
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A one-way clutch comprising:sprags circumferentially arranged at predetermined space intervals, an outer race and an inner retainer for respectively retaining an outer side and inner side of said sprags, and a spring for biasing said sprags in one circumferential direction, wherein said outer retainer has a general annular form with a predetermined axial width and includes outwardly projected projections and pockets with said sprags inserted therethrough, said projections and pockets being alternately arranged in the circumferential direction, wherein an outermost part at each of said projections has its axially opposite side edges chamfered; said outer retainer and said projections are integrally made of resin material; and a contact width of said outermost part with an outer ring in an axial direction is greater than an open width of said pocket in an axial direction of said outer retainer.