Patent ID: 6193038
Filing Date: 2001-02-27
Classification: B23P,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A one-way clutch comprising:an outer plate assembly including first and second members having a common central axis, each of the members having an oppositely axially extending flange portion, the members being secured together such that the flange portions overlap each other:an inner plate disposed between the first and second members;wherein one of the group consisting of the second member and the inner plate has at least one strut pocket, and the other of the group consisting of the second member and the inner plate has at least one notch alignable with the at least one strut pocket; anda torque-transmitting strut disposed in the at least one strut pocket, the strut being engageable with the at least one notch to effect one-way torque transfer between the inner plate and the outer plate assembly.