Patent ID: 8042671
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A one-way clutch of roller type comprising: an outer race having pockets provided at an inner surface thereof with cam surfaces; an inner race spaced inwardly from said outer race in a radial direction and rotatably disposed in concentric with said outer race and having an annular outer peripheral track surface; a plurality of rollers disposed in said pockets and adapted to transmit torque between said outer race and said inner race when engaged by said cam surfaces; a cage having a cylindrical portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from said cylindrical portion in the radial direction, and windows provided in said cylindrical portion and adapted to hold said plurality of rollers and each having a circumferential width smaller than a diameter of said roller; and springs each having one end locked to said outer race and the other end for biasing said roller toward an engagement direction with respect to said cam surface; and wherein said cage can be rotated relative to said outer race, and said cage includes a staking portion formed on an end face of said cylindrical portion opposite to said flange portion and adapted to prevent said cage from being dislodged in an axial direction.