Patent ID: 6896111

Claim:
A one way drive device comprising: a first, drive member rotatable about an axis in both a drive direction and an opposite, overrun direction, said first member including a generally planar first face normal to the axis, said first face including a first recess defining a first shoulder; a second, driven member rotatable about the axis in at least a driven direction and including a generally planar second face positioned in close proximity to and in confronting relationship with the first face, said second face including a second recess defining a second shoulder; and a coupling arrangement including at least one strut having a first end surface for direct engagement with said first shoulder and a second end surface for engagement with said second shoulder such that said first member is able to drive said second member in said driven direction by causing said strut to initially engage and remain engaged between said first and second members during the time the first member drives the second member, and a cushioning member disposed between said second end surface and said second shoulder for cushioning the initial engagement of the strut between the first and second members.