Bryan F Kent

US Patent:

RE295205, Jan 17, 1978

Filed:

Nov 12, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/741325

Inventors:

Bryan P. Kent - Hinsdale IL

Assignee:

Borg-Warner Corporation - Chicago IL

International Classification:

F16D 4107
F16D 4314

US Classification:

192 451

Abstract:

An overrunning clutch is disclosed herein providing a structure whereby a drive and driven member are interconnected to provide a drive condition therebetween in one direction, of relative rotation thereof and an overrunning condition therebetween in the other direction of relative rotation thereof. A sprag assembly is shown in conjunction with the overrunning clutch and possesses a structure which provides for total disengagement of the sprags from the overrun portion of the clutch during the overrunning thereof.