Patents Examined by Melan E. Torres
  • Patent number: 6629590
    Abstract: A spring assembly for biasing rolls in a roll cage of a bi-directional overrunning clutch. The spring assembly adapted to bias two adjacent rolls in opposite directions. The spring assembly includes a bridge having two ends. A first spring attached to one end of the bridge. The first spring having arms extending in opposite directions from the bridge, each arm having an end adapted to contact a roll. A second spring attached to the other end of the bridge. The second spring having arms extending in opposite directions from the bridge, each arm having an end adapted to contact a second roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: The Hilliard Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Ochab, Matthew J. Cowen, Kelly P. Heath