Patent ID: 6050378
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A one-way clutch comprising an outer race having an annular inner peripheral raceway surface, an inner race disposed in said outer race and having an annular outer peripheral raceway surface, said outer race and said inner race being radially spaced apart from each other and disposed concentrically with each other for rotation relative to each other, a plurality of sprags disposed between said outer race and said inner race to transmit torque between said outer peripheral raceway surface and said inner peripheral raceway surface, an annular holder holding said sprags, and a spring member sandwiching said sprags between itself and said holder and biasing said sprags in a meshing direction, characterized in that said holder is formed of a flexible material and has axially spaced portions that embrace a portion of one of said races so as to axially fix said holder to said one of said races.