Planar one-way clutch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6505721
SERIAL NO

09578762

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The present invention is a planar one-way clutch comprising a first and second plate rotatable about a common axis. The first plate is the driving plate. The second plate is the driven plate. The coupling surfaces of each plate define at least one recess. The recess in the first plate includes a strut receiving portion and a spring receiving portion. At least one strut, pivotable between a first and second position is received in the strut receiving portion of the first plate. At least one spring, having a base and an arm, is received within the spring receiving portion of the first plate. The arm extends from the base and engages the pivotable strut applying a controlled spring force to urge the strut towards the driven plate. The base portion of the spring is shaped to prevent at least circumferential movement of the spring.

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  • MEANS INDUSTRIES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Welch, Sean M Frankenmuth, MI 9 115

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