One-way clutch with support shim
US10788087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 10, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/648
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An assembly for a one-way clutch (OWC) includes a carrier, an outer race non-rotatably fixed to the carrier, an inner race, and a roller cage assembly. The roller cage assembly is disposed radially between the inner race and outer race to enable relative rotation therebetween. The roller cage assembly has a plurality of rolling elements and an annular cage and is configured to maintain the rolling elements in position. The cage including a flange extending radially inwardly. A support shim has an axial surface that contacts the flange, wherein the support shim is configured to absorb axial forces transmitted through the flange.
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