Split race for wedge clutch bearing assembly
US10794434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/43
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An outer ring assembly adapted for a one way clutch bearing assembly is provided. The outer ring assembly includes two separately formed rings. A first outer ring includes a groove adapted to receive a plurality of locking wedges, and a second outer ring includes an outer race adapted to support a plurality of rolling elements. The outer ring assembly is installed with a one way clutch bearing assembly including an inner ring defining both an inner race adapted to support rolling elements, and a plurality of ramps axially spaced from the inner race.
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