Patent ID: 6543592
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A one-way clutch comprising:an outer member having an inner peripheral surface; an inner member having an outer peripheral surface, a first one of said inner peripheral surface of said outer member and said outer peripheral surface of said inner member having a plurality of inclined cam surfaces formed thereon, and a second one of said inner peripheral surface of said outer member and said outer peripheral surface of said inner member having a cylindrical surface; a plurality of rollers arranged between said outer member and said inner member so as to oppose said cam surfaces and so that adjacent rollers abut each other; and a resilient member engaging one of said inner peripheral surface of said outer member and said outer peripheral surface of said inner member, said resilient member being arranged to bias said rollers in a circumferential direction with respect to said inner member and said outer member so that said rollers engage said cam surfaces.