Patent ID: 8485332
Filing Date: 2013-07-16
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A roller type one-way clutch comprising: an outer race in which pockets provided at their inner surfaces with cam surfaces are formed; an inner race spaced apart from said outer race in a radial inner diameter side and disposed coaxially with said outer race for a relative rotational movement and having an annular outer peripheral track surface; a plurality of rollers disposed within said pockets to be engaged with said cam surfaces and adapted to transmit torque between said outer race and said inner race; a holder having a cylindrical portion and windows provided in said cylindrical portion to hold said plurality of rollers; and springs disposed within said pockets between said outer race and said inner race and adapted to bias said rollers to be engaged with said cam surfaces; and wherein said holder is rotatable relative to said outer race and biasing forces of said springs are transmitted to said holder via said rollers, said springs being located radially outward of said cylindrical portion of the holder.