Roller cage assembly for an overrunning clutch
US11781608B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H48/16
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A roller cage assembly for an overrunning clutch is provided. The roller cage assembly includes a roller cage, a plurality of rollers and a plurality of roller spring assemblies. The roller cage includes a plurality of spaced support members axially extending between disk shaped first and second end portions. The plurality of rollers are positioned within the roller cage. The plurality of roller spring assemblies engage the roller cage. The plurality of spring roller assemblies are configured to provide a bias force on each roller away from the roller cage. Each roller cage assembly extends between the first and second end portions of the roller cage. Each roller spring assembly further includes at least one pair of attachment members configured to engage a support member of the roller cage.
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