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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2004
Kazuhiko Muramatsu, Fukuroi, JP;
Takaya Yamada, Kakegawa, JP;
Kazuhiko Muramatsu, Fukuroi, JP;
Takaya Yamada, Kakegawa, JP;
NSK-Warner K.K., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A two-way clutch comprises an inner race element provided with one of a cam surface and a cylindrical surface, an outer race element provided with the other of the cam surface and the cylindrical surface, torque transmission members interposed between the cam surface and the cylindrical surface for performing torque transmission therebetween, springs for biasing the torque transmission members in a direction substantially along the cam surfaces, and a cage for retaining the torque transmission members and the biasing means, the cage being supported to be rotatable relative with the cam surfaces. The cage is elastically retained by elastic retaining means at a position where the torque transmission members are in the respective neutral conditions with respect to the cam surface. The springs are provided only on one side of the torque transmission members.