Patent ID: 6079534
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A one-way clutch comprising:an outer race and an inner race radially spaced apart from each other and concentrically disposed for rotation relative to each other, the outer race having an inner peripheral raceway surface, the inner race being disposed within said outer race and having an annular outer peripheral raceway surface;a plurality of cam type 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 retainer retaining said sprags, said retainer being provided with a cylindrical portion having window portions extending in a radial direction, said sprags being pivotally fitted in said window portions;a spring member sandwiching said sprags between itself and said retainer and biasing said sprags in a meshing direction, said spring member being substantially circularly guided by an outer peripheral surface of said cylindrical portion of said retainer; andbearings disposed in a circumferential direction among said cam type sprags and frictionally sliding on the inner peripheral surface of said outer race and the outer peripheral surface of said inner race.