Masataka Ozawa

Title: Masataka Ozawa: Inventor of a Ratchet-Type Clutch Device.

Introduction

Masataka Ozawa is an inventor based in Shizuoka, Japan, associated with NSK-Warner K.K. His patent work includes a ratchet-type clutch device designed to support torque transmission through the engagement of an inner ring and an outer ring.

Latest Patents

Ozawa is credited with 1 patent. His patent, “Ratchet Type Clutch Device,” describes an inner ring with tooth portions on its outer peripheral surface and an outer ring fitted with claw members that engage those teeth. Each claw member has a shaft portion, a claw portion, and a projecting torque transmission unit. When the claw engages a tooth, the claw tilts so that a top portion of the shaft’s outer surface abuts the outer ring’s holding surface, while the torque transmission unit’s leading end contacts a facing surface. This arrangement defines how the claw is supported and how torque is transmitted within the clutch.

Career Highlights

Ozawa’s listed invention concerns mechanical clutch design, specifically the structure and interaction of components in a ratchet-type clutch. His association with NSK-Warner K.K. connects his patent activity with the company’s work in automotive and mechanical components.

Collaborations

The available information identifies NSK-Warner K.K. as Ozawa’s company affiliation. No additional collaborators are specified in the provided details.

Conclusion

Masataka Ozawa’s patent describes a ratchet-type clutch mechanism that coordinates claw engagement, component support, and torque transmission within a compact assembly.