Fixing structure for outer ring member in one-way clutch

摘要

A fixing structure is provided for an outer ring member in a one-way clutch. The fixing structure includes a spring device having resilient force in the direction of an axis of the one-way clutch and interposed between an outer peripheral side wall of an outer ring member of the one-way clutch and a stopper ring secured on an associated housing. The spring device is in the form of at least one spring member which is discrete from any component of the one-way clutch to permit an easy change in a spring characteristic and is held between a side wall of the outer ring member and a side plate mounted on the side wall of the outer ring member. The spring member is in engagement at a part thereof with a part of the side plate so that any radial movement of the spring member is limited by the part of the side plate.