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1. A one-way clutch comprising:
an outer cam having a plurality of notches, wherein each of the plurality of notches is circumferentially spaced along an inner periphery of the outer cam; an inner race positioned coaxially within the outer cam, wherein the inner race includes a plurality of pockets circumferentially spaced along an outer periphery of the inner race; and a clutch mechanism including a plurality of leaf springs coupled to each of the plurality of notches, wherein each of the plurality of leaf springs is adapted to:
selectively slide into at least one of the plurality of pockets for locking the outer cam and the inner race in a first direction; andselectively slide along the outer periphery of the inner race for unlocking the outer cam and the inner race to allow at least one of the outer cam and the inner race, or both, to spin freely in a second direction, wherein the second direction is opposite to the first direction. |