Patent ID: 8387765
Filing Date: 2013-03-05
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A radial ratchet one-way clutch, comprising: at least one inner race having a first plurality of indentations on an outer circumferential surface; at least one outer race having a second plurality of indentations on an inner circumferential surface; and, a first plurality of engagement elements having respective first segments, wherein the first plurality of engagement elements is assembled with a bias so that the respective first segments are urged against the at least one inner race, wherein for rotation of the at least one outer race in a locking direction, respective first segments for at least a portion of the first plurality of engagement elements are engageable with respective indentations from the first and second pluralities of indentations to rotationally lock the at least one inner and outer races, and wherein: for rotation of the at least one outer race in the locking direction, respective first segments for only one of the second or third pluralities of engagement elements engage respective indentations from the first and second pluralities of indentations to rotationally lock the at least one inner and outer races;