US3972573A
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Cage for an overrunning clutch
Assignee: Timken US LLC
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Filing: 1975-08-18
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Granted: 1976-08-03
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Expires: 1995-08-18
Abstract
Abstract Each crossbar of the cage is provided with a longitudinal groove and a longitudinal slit extending circumferentially from the groove. A roller biasing spring is mounted in the groove with a portion of the spring extending through the slit to contact a roller.
Inventors
- 👤 Americo E. Marola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D41/00; F16D41/06; F16D41/064; F16D41/066; F16D41/067; F16D2041/0605
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A cage assembly for an overrunning clutch comprising: a cage including at least one side rim and a plurality of circumferentially spaced crossbars extending from the side rim, said rim and crossbars defining circumferentially spaced roller receiving pockets, each crossbar having a longitudinal groove and a longitudinal slit extending circumferentially from the groove; and a roller biasing spring member having its base in the groove and another portion extending through the slit into the adjacent pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A cage assembly for an overrunning clutch comprising: a cage including at least one side rim and a plurality of circumferentially spaced crossbars extending from the side rim, said rim and crossbars defining circumferentially spaced roller receiving pockets, each crossbar having a longitudinal groove and a longitudinal slit extending circumferentially from the groove; and a roller biasing spring member having its base in the groove and another portion extending through the slit into the adjacent pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A cage assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the spring member base is a flat plate and the other portion is a pair of flat springs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cage assembly in accordance with claim 1 wherein the spring member comprises a U-shaped spring having one side of the U in the groove with the other side of the U extending through the slit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cage in accordance with claim 1 wherein the spring member base is a flat plate and the other portion is a single flat spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
92 words
A cage assembly for an overrunning clutch comprising: a cage including at least one side rim and a plurality of circumferentially spaced crossbars extending from the side rim, said rim and crossbars defining circumferentially spaced roller receiving pockets, each crossbar having a longitudinal groove and a longitudinal slit extending circumferentially from the groove, the slit being enlarged to the same size as the groove adjacent one end of the crossbar; and a U-shaped roller biasing spring member having one side in the groove and the other side extending into the adjacent pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
92 words
A cage assembly for an overrunning clutch comprising: a cage including at least one side rim and a plurality of circumferentially spaced crossbars extending from the side rim, said rim and crossbars defining circumferentially spaced roller receiving pockets, each crossbar having a longitudinal groove and a longitudinal slit extending circumferentially from the groove, the slit being enlarged to the same size as the groove adjacent one end of the crossbar; and a U-shaped roller biasing spring member having one side in the groove and the other side extending into the adjacent pocket.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-08-03 | 1980-02-02 | 1980-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-03 | 1984-02-02 | 1984-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-03 | 1988-02-02 | 1988-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |