Centrifugal lift-off ratcheting one-way clutch with rocker pockets
US11708871B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D41/04
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A one-way clutch, including: an outer race including a first outer race plate defining a first rocker pocket and a second outer race plate non-rotatably connected to the first outer race plate and defining a second rocker pocket; an inner race axially disposed between the first outer race plate and the second outer race plate; and a rocker assembly including a rocker arranged to contact the inner race and including a first portion disposed in the first rocker pocket and a second portion disposed in the second rocker pocket, a spring guide retained by the first outer race plate and the second outer race plate, and a spring engaged with the spring guide and in contact with the rocker.
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