ONE-WAY CLUTCH

摘要

A one-way clutch includes an outer cam having a plurality of pockets circumferentially space along an inner periphery. The one-way clutch also includes an inner race positioned coaxially within the outer cam. The one-way clutch further includes a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a plurality of teeth provided in association with each of the plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of teeth is adapted to selectively lock and unlock the outer cam and the inner race. The clutch mechanism also includes a plurality of biasing members disposed in each of the plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of biasing members is adapted to keep the corresponding teeth in contact with the inner race.

主权项

1. A one-way clutch comprising:
an outer cam having a plurality of pockets circumferentially spaced along an inner periphery thereof; an inner race positioned coaxially within the outer cam; and a clutch mechanism including:
a plurality of teeth provided in association with each of the plurality of pockets, wherein each of the plurality of teeth is adapted to:
selectively lock the outer cam and the inner race in a first direction; andselectively unlock 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; anda plurality of biasing members disposed in each of the plurality of pockets, wherein each of the plurality of biasing members is adapted to keep the corresponding teeth in contact with the inner race.