Patent ID: 6240889
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: F02B,F02N,Y10T

Abstract:
In an engine starting apparatus, the combination comprising: a first one-way clutch provided at one part of a series of gears for transmitting rotation of a starter motor to a crankshaft; and a second one-way clutch provided in a transmission mechanism for transmitting rotation of a recoil starter to said crankshaft,said first one-way clutch includinga small gear connected to the crankshaft and having step portions on an inner peripheral surface thereof;a decelerating gear connected to an output shaft of the starter motor; anda large gear connected in meshing engagement with the decelerating gear and having ratchets urged to mesh with said step portions of the small gear to engage the first one-way clutch only when said large gear is rotated via said decelerating gear upon rotation of the starter motor in such a direction as to start an engine.