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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 05, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2011
Nariaki Tamura, Fukuroi, JP;
Nariaki Tamura, Fukuroi, JP;
NSK-Warner K.K., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A one way clutch comprises an outer race including pockets having a cam surface and projecting portions disposed inwardly in a radial direction and extending toward an inner race; the inner race disposed away from the outer race in an inner diameter direction, relatively rotatably disposed concentrically with the outer race, and having an outer peripheral surface; torque transmission members arranged in the pockets to transmit a torque between the cam surface of the outer race and the outer peripheral surface of the inner race; springs for urging the torque transmission members in such a direction that the torque transmission members mesh with the cam surface of the outer race; and bearing members arranged between the outer race and the inner race and interposed between the projecting portions of the outer race and the outer peripheral surface, of the inner race.