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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8033372 | Overrunning clutch An overrunning clutch has a first race, a second race, a set of pawls between the first race and the second race and a set of springs between the first race and the second race, one spring for each pawl and each corresponding spring biasing the corresponding pawl in... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7980372 | Device for damping rotary oscillations A device for damping rotary oscillations in a drive train with a freewheel clutch (27) located between a pulley (25) and a rotor hub (26) is provided. The hub (26) is connected to an input shaft of an auxiliary unit, and the pulley (25... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7896144 | Ratchet one-way clutch with vibration dampening The present invention broadly comprises a stator and one-way clutch assembly including a segment of a stator, a one-way clutch engaged with the segment, and at least one elastically deformable element engaged with the segment and the clutch and arranged to dampen tr... | 03/01/2011 |
| 7878316 | High torque one way clutch A high torque capacity one-way clutch includes a first, inner annulus nested within a second, outer annulus. The inner annulus includes a plurality of transverse grooves on its outer surface as well as a centrally disposed circumferential groove. A like plurality of... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7849990 | One-way clutch with dampening The present invention broadly comprises a one-way clutch in an automotive drive component. In some aspect, the component is a stator and the clutch includes first, second, and third radially disposed elements. The first and second elements lockingly engage. The thir... | 12/14/2010 |
| 7770707 | Axially engaging and disengaging one-way clutch and a stator having an axially engaging and disengaging one-way clutch The present invention broadly comprises a stator for a torque converter with first and second plates. The first plate is connected to a rim for the stator and includes at least one first opening. The second plate is connected to the a hub for the stator and includes... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7665589 | Transmission box for wheeled machine A transmission box (3) for a wheeled machine having, within the box (3), a motor input shaft (4) driving a drive wheel to actuate at least one drive shaft of at least one wheel (2A, 2B) of the machine (1). A clutch mechanism... | 02/23/2010 |
| 7661518 | Preventing ratcheting on rockers of a one-way clutch An overrunning one-way clutch includes a cam plate including notches angularly spaced about an axis, a rocker plate including pockets angularly spaced about the axis and facing the notches, each pocket including a lock surface, a plurality of rockers, each rocker be... | 02/16/2010 |
| 7614486 | Retention of an actuating spring in a one-way clutch or brake A device for transmitting torque in one rotary direction includes a cam plate including notches spaced angularly about an axis, a rocker plate including pockets mutually spaced angularly about the axis, rockers, each rocker being located in a respective pocket for m... | 11/10/2009 |
| 7513348 | One-way drive device and method of making the same There is disclosed herein a one-way drive device including a first member mounted for rotation about a given axis and defining (i) a first planar surface normal to the axis, and (ii) a first shoulder within the first surface. The device also includes a second member... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7500548 | Dual-mode one-way torque transmitting device A dual mode one-way torque transmitting device includes an inner race having a first plurality of notches spaced about an axis. An intermediate race includes a second plurality of notches spaced about the axis, a first plurality of pockets spaced about the axis, and... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7475763 | One-way clutches One-way clutches having different numbers of pawls (1006, 1007) and pockets in a “vernier” arrangement minimize relative rotation between the two clutch halves (101, 102) in the engagement direction. Noise is also reduced. Directionally sensitive b... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7455156 | Overrunning clutch A one-way clutch includes a first race having mutually spaced pockets formed with an opening at a periphery of the first race, each pocket being at least partially bounded by a wall that extends along at least a portion of a margin of the pocket and contains a drive... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7455157 | Ratcheting one-way clutch having rockers An overrunning clutch includes a cam plate formed with cams angularly spaced about a central axis, and a rocker plate that includes pockets angularly spaced about the central axis. Each pocket includes a first concave surface having a center located within the pocke... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7451862 | Ratcheting one-way clutch having rockers retained in closed pockets An overrunning one-way clutch includes a cam plate formed with cam surfaces angularly spaced about a central axis, and a rocker plate including pockets angularly spaced about the axis, each pocket including a surface that closes the pocket at an axial end, an openin... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448481 | Ratcheting one-way clutch having rockers actuated by centrifugal force A ratcheting one-way clutch includes a cam plate formed with cam surfaces angularly spaced about a central axis, and a rocker plate having pockets angularly spaced about the central axis, each pocket including a surface having a pivot axis located within the pocket.... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7383930 | Overrunning clutch A one-way clutch includes a cam plate formed with notches, a rocker plate formed with pockets mutually spaced angularly about an axis, each pocket including an open axial end, and a surface that closes each pocket at an end opposite the open axial end of each pocket... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7367740 | Mechanically lockable universal joint and structures employing such joint An adjustable support stand for an article such as a camera employs a plurality of elongated links connected to one another at their ends by lockable universal joints. Each joint consists of a pair of complementary knuckles, each joined to a link end by a splined co... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7357459 | Vehicle wheel including spoke attachment The vehicle wheel includes an outer rim hoop for holding a tire, a plurality of spoke portions, and a central hub assembly. The central hub assembly includes an axle assembly and a hub shell that is rotatable about the axle. The hub shell includes at least two axial... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7344010 | Overrunning coupling assembly including clustered pawls and method for controlling the engagement of planar members An overrunning coupling assembly and a method of controlling the engagement of planar first and second members are provided wherein the assembly includes clustered pawls and their respective pawl-holding portions. The planar first and second members have inside surf... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7341135 | Overrunning clutch An overrunning clutch comprising a ratchet wheel (1) and a plurality of pawls (2) is disclosed. Each of the pawls (2) is rotationally supported on a disk member (5) by a shaft (3). The clutch is characterized by a permanent magnet ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7325989 | Paper supply apparatus and image formation device A paper supply apparatus provided with a support component, a slit plate and a rotation force transmission component. The support component freely rotatably supports a winding core around which roll paper is wound. The slit plate rotates integrally or interlockingly... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7318512 | Dual clutch transmission with radially nested clutches having a common disk carrier A dual clutch transmission having radially nested clutches includes an outer clutch having a plurality of first outer clutch disks, a plurality of first inner clutch disks, and a first inner support carrier, with the first inner clutch disks operatively mounted to t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7296668 | Overrunning clutch having snap ring secured thrust plate An overrunning clutch (24) has first and second clutch members (30, 32) having coupling faces (34) and (36) between which spring biased pivotal struts (40) and locking formations (44) cooperate to prevent relative rotation i... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7281538 | Coupling for a rotary drive A detachable coupling on a rotary drive is provided with first and second coupling surfaces (14, 17) arranged opposite each other. The coupling parts can be assembled without observing a preferential position. The first coupling surface (14) has a plur... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7275628 | Overrunning coupling assembly having improved shift feel and/or noise reduction An overrunning coupling assembly having improved shift feel and/or noise reduction is provided. The assembly includes planar first and second members rotatable about a first axis. In a locked position, torque transfer is permitted between the first and second member... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270040 | Cutting head mounting and support ring system A cutting head mounting and supporting ring assembly having an interlocking joint arrangement for mounting the cutting head on a food slicing machine. The ring assembly includes a support ring having a plurality of circumferentially spaced, radially extending flange... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270382 | Wheel with increased interior lip depth Disclosed are various embodiments of one-piece, and multi-piece wheels configured to provide increased interior lip depth. In one embodiment, an outer periphery of a curved center portion of a wheel is attached to a wheel barrel in an inboard region, and a portion o... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7264101 | Start-up clutch and torsional-vibration damper assembly A start-up clutch and torsional-vibration damper assembly including a disk clutch having an outer disk carrier and an inner disk carrier, and a torsional vibration damper having a primary element, a secondary element, and a spring dampening mechanism. The spring dam... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7258324 | Ratcheting winch with a magnetically biased pawl A winch for controlling the tautness of a length of wire includes a generally U-shaped frame and a spindle rotatably mounted on the frame, the spindle serving as a spool on which the length of wire can be wound. The winch additionally includes a ratchet rotatably mo... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258216 | One-way clutch and torque detection apparatus using same A power-assisted bicycle is provided with a one-way clutch that can also be used as a torque detection apparatus. The one-way clutch has a tooth part (112) mounted on a driven means and a piece part (100) mounted slidably yet non-rotatably on a drive s... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7258214 | Overrunning coupling assembly and method for controlling the engagement of planar members An overrunning coupling assembly and a method of controlling the engagement of planar first and second members are provided wherein two sets of opposed engaging struts are applied with one motion of a single control plate or member. The planar first and second membe... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7234372 | Reversible ratcheting tool with a smaller head and improved driving torque A ratcheting tool includes a handle and a head with a compartment. A drive member includes a first end extended beyond the compartment, a second end extended beyond the compartment, and a gear wheel formed between the first end and the second end. The gear wheel is ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7228924 | Single locking collar and sprocket hub apparatus and method An apparatus and assembly method including a sprocket hub and a locking collar for go kart vehicles and other land vehicles with drive axles is provided. The present invention eliminates the need for two locking collars on either side of the sprocket hub. The invent... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226393 | Exercise bicycle A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, l... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223198 | Automatic transmission carrier assembly including an overrunning brake A carrier assembly for a planetary gearset of a transmission includes a pinion carrier, a one-way brake having a rocker ring integral with the carrier and having multiple pockets mutually spaced about an axis and located on an outer radial surface of the carrier. A ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7213694 | One-way drive device with reduced engagement impact A drive device includes a first member including a first shoulder, and a second member positioned in close proximity to the first member and including a second shoulder. The device also includes a coupling arrangement including a strut having a first edge for direct... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7214161 | One-way clutch A one-way clutch includes an outer member with inner teeth; an inner member rotatably retained in the outer member concentrically with the same and having a depression formed in an outer circumference thereof; at least one planet gear loosely and rotatably retained ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7207245 | Screw-locking wrench A tool comprises a first handle and a second handle, each handle extending from a gripping end portion to a working end portion, the first handle having first screw threads disposed circumferentially about an inner portion of a first through-hole at the working end ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7185747 | One-way power transmission unit, a fusing unit driving apparatus for duplex printer using the same, a method for one way power transmission, and a method for driving a fusing unit A one-way power transmission unit has a force-fitting feature formed on at least one of an outer circumference of a boss of a driving member and an inner circumference of a boss hole of a latch member, for force-fitting the driving member into the latch member with ... | 03/06/2007 |
