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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2013
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP;
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
To provide a cam clutch including an outer ring, an inner ring provided inside of the outer ring, a plurality of cams inserted between the outer ring and the inner ring, and an annular spring. A line connecting a first abutment portion between the outer ring and each of the cams and a second abutment portion between the inner ring and the cam and a line passing the second abutment portion form an angle in a state with the cams engaging with the outer ring and the inner ring. Rotation of the outer ring and the inner ring is enabled in the respective one directions while rotation thereof is restricted in the respective other directions. A groove is formed on an inner periphery of the outer ring or an outer periphery of the inner ring.