Abstract: A cage assembly includes an annular cage disposable within the bearing outer ring and having a centerline, an inner radial end defining a bore, an outer radial end and a plurality of pockets extending between the inner and outer radial ends and spaced circumferentially about the centerline. Each pocket contains a separate one of the rolling elements. A flexible annular retainer is disposed against the inner radial end of the cage and has a plurality of through holes. Each one of the plurality of retainer holes is radially aligned with a separate one of the plurality of cage pockets and has a dimension with a value less than a diameter of each rolling element. As such, a radially inner portion of the rolling element contained within the aligned cage pocket extends through the retainer hole while a remainder of the rolling element is retained within the cage pocket.

Abstract: A tolerance ring has a hollow band with outwardly extending corrugated protrusions forming waves that engage an inner surface of a bore of a housing. At one end of the tolerance ring is an inwardly flared guide surface extending axially and radially from the band. The guide surface acts as a tapered entrance to assist the insertion of a shaft into the hollow band during assembly of the ring into the bore of the housing.

Abstract: A tandem ball bearing, including: an axis of rotation; outer and inner races; a cage radially disposed between the inner and outer races and including a surface, the surface facing at least partially in a first axial direction and bounding a portion of the cage extending furthest in the first axial direction; a first roller ball disposed in the cage and radially disposed between the inner and outer races; a second roller ball disposed in the cage radially outwardly of the first roller ball; and a channel bounded by the inner race and the cage and including an opening facing in the first axial direction and bounded by the inner race and the first surface of the cage. A first line, in a second axial direction, opposite the first axial direction, passes through in sequence: the cage; the channel; the inner race; and the first roller ball.

Abstract: A split bearing cage for a rolling-element bearing assembly includes a first bearing cage segment and a second bearing cage segment each having two side ring sections axially spaced apart by a plurality of bridges. Adjacent pairs of the bridges define rolling-element receiving pockets for receiving rolling elements of the rolling-element bearing assembly and for holding the rolling elements spaced apart from each other and for guiding the rolling elements. The first bearing cage segment is connected to the second bearing cage segment via a swivel joint that may be formed of a bolt element on a first end of the first bearing cage segment and an at least partial eyelet on the first end of the second bearing cage segment.

Abstract: A rolling bearing includes an inner ring, an outer ring, a plurality of rolling elements arranged between a raceway surface of the inner ring and a raceway surface of the outer ring, and a cage that holds the rolling elements at intervals in a circumferential direction. The raceway surfaces have a contact angle with each of the rolling elements. An area of clearances formed among the inner ring, the outer ring, the rolling elements, and the cage as axially viewed from an axially first side of the raceway surfaces that is a small diameter side of the raceway surfaces is larger than an area of clearances formed among the inner ring, the outer ring, the rolling elements, and the cage as axially viewed from an axially second side of the raceway surfaces that is a large diameter side of the raceway surfaces.

Abstract: A cage for a radial bearing assembly with rolling elements is provided. The cage includes a first and second rims, and webs extend between the rims to define pockets that receive rolling elements. Each of the webs includes first and second rolling element guide surfaces that face a first adjacent one of the pockets and third and fourth guide surfaces that face a second adjacent one of the pockets. These guide surfaces are located at a pitch circle adapted to coincide with a centerline of the rolling elements located in the pockets. The webs have first and second radially inner retention tabs that respectively face the first and second adjacent ones of the pockets. The first retention tab is located axially between the first and second guide surfaces and the second retention tab is located axially between the third and fourth guide surfaces. The retention tabs are located radially inside the pitch circle.

Abstract: A bearing cage for retaining rolling elements of a rolling element bearing, the bearing cage having at least one first ring structure to which at least one first cage bar is connected. The at least one first cage bar comprises a side surface that is arranged to extend along an outer surface of a rolling element when the bearing cage is in use, whereby the side surface comprises a radially outer edge and a radially inner edge. The distance between the radially outer edges of two adjacent cage bars between which a rolling element is located when the bearing cage is in use is greater than the distance between two adjacent radially inner edges of the two adjacent cage bars.

Abstract: A tilting pad bearing for a high speed rotary machines, such as a turbocharger for an internal combustion engine, comprises a cage and a plurality of tilting pads. The cage is formed by two annular rings separated by spacers machined from a single billet of high-temperature metal. The bearing pads are inserted between the spacers of the cage. One or more O-rings retain the bearing pads within the cage during assembly of the bearing but are not required after installation of the bearing. When retained in the final assembly and installation of the bearing, the O-rings allow tilting movement of the pads within the cage. The outer surfaces of the spacers have a plurality of grooves, and outer surfaces of each of the pads have matching grooves. One of the grooves is an oil groove, wherein the oil groove of the spacers communicating with and oil inlet holes in the spacers. At least one of the other grooves receives an O-ring that hold the pads in place in the cage during installation.

Abstract: A pillar includes a radially outer projection that is formed at the radially outer side of a pillar's wall surface facing a pocket so as to project in the circumference direction and restricts radially outward movement of a roller. A radially inner projection is formed at the radially inner side of the pillar's wall surface facing the pocket so as to project in the circumference direction and restrict radially inward movement of the roller. Allowable distance Lo to which the roller can move radially outward from a pitch circle PCD of the rollers under the restriction of the radially outer projections and allowable distance Li to which the roller can move radially inward from the pitch circle PCD of the rollers under the restriction of the radially inner projections satisfy the relationship Lo>Li. The cage solves the problem that the rollers get caught by the roller retaining elongated projections.

Abstract: A ring-shaped metal rolling bearing cage, which has cage pockets for receiving rolling elements. The cage is formed by a first and a second cage segment. Adjoining ends of the cage segments are connected to one another by suitable connection assemblies. At least one of the assemblies permits a change of the cage diameter when the cage temperature changes. The suitable assembly, on one side, is configured as a joint mechanism and, on another side, as a locking mechanism, and at least one of the assemblies has a lash. A rolling bearing cage configured with the joint mechanism and the locking mechanism can be mounted with low time expenditure in a simple and reliable manner over a shaft, particularly in the case of an idler pinion mourning.

Abstract: A pin for guiding a gear has a substantially cylindrical outer surface section, wherein the outer surface section comprises a substantially cylindrical rolling surface section, which is aligned and formed so as to make possible the guiding of the gear. The outer surface section further has a groove, which is formed so as to accommodate a retaining ring, wherein the groove is disposed with respect to the rolling surface section so as to make possible a guiding, directly or indirectly via the retaining ring, of a rolling-element assembly along the axial direction of the pin. In this way it is possible to provide a guiding of a gear wherein a small tolerance chain is implemented with respect to the axial position.

Abstract: A two piece rolling element cage for a bearing assembly comprising a first and second cage, with axial projections extending from a cage body, oriented toward each other and inserted between rolling elements, on opposite axial ends of the rolling elements.

Abstract: The spacer is adapted for a rolling bearing comprising an inner ring, an outer ring and at least one row of contact rollers disposed between raceways provided on the rings. The spacer comprises opposite inner and outer portions, facing one another and a lateral portion extending transversally between the inner and outer portions and connected to said portions. The inner and outer portions delimit together with the lateral portion a pocket configured to receive a contact roller. The pocket is laterally open on the side opposite to the lateral portion.

Abstract: The conical roller bearing includes an inner ring which includes an annular groove between an inner-ring-side raceway surface and a small-diameter-side end portion thereof, and a cage which includes an erected portion extending from a first annular portion of the cage towards the annular groove. The erected portion includes a first inclined portion and a second inclined portion. The first inclined portion is inclined towards conical rollers disposed in pockets of the cage while extending from the first annular portion towards the annular groove. The second inclined portion is inclined towards the small-diameter-side end portion while extending from the first inclined portion towards the annular groove. The second inclined portion is configured to be brought into engagement with the annular groove in an axial direction of the inner ring.

Abstract: A bearing cage assembly comprising of a plurality of discrete bridge elements coupled between first and second cage support wire rings having selected tensions, and conforming to the surfaces of associated rolling elements. The discrete bridge elements maintain rolling element in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir for grease lubricated bearings. The discrete bridge elements may be disposed between adjacent rolling elements, or may be configured to pass through axial bores of hollow rolling elements.

Abstract: A bearing cage for use with a plurality of rolling elements in a bearing assembly includes a plurality of bridge elements arranged to separate the rolling elements from each other and to retain the rolling elements in alignment in the bearing assembly. Each of the bridge elements is formed of sheet material bent to define a partially hollow component. The cage further includes at least one rim element connecting the plurality of bridge elements.

Abstract: A rolling bearing cage (10) having a plurality of loose segments (11, 12, 13, 14) arranged in the circumferential direction is provided. The segments (11, 12, 13, 14) comprise a main body (15) having at least one pocket (16) for receiving rolling bodies (21). At least one play compensating element (17) is arranged circumferentially between two adjacent main bodies (15), and the play compensating element (17) has circumferentially a higher elasticity than a main body (15), and the segments (11, 12, 13, 14) are arranged circumferentially without play at room temperature.

Abstract: A rolling bearing cage includes: multiple rod members each of which is provided between adjacent two of multiple rolling elements that are arranged in a circumferential direction of a rolling bearing; and multiple coupling members each of which couples corresponding two of the rod members, which are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction. Each of the coupling members is configured to be pivotable about an axis of a corresponding one of the rod members, which is connected to the coupling member, the axis extending in a longitudinal direction of the rod member, such that a relative angle between corresponding two of the coupling members, which are adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, is adjustable.

Abstract: A bearing cage for a rolling element bearing includes a plurality of individual bearing cage segments configured to respectively accommodate rolling elements in rolling element pockets formed by the bearing cage segments. Each bearing cage segment includes a first coupling device disposed on a first axial end thereof. A first lamellar support ring defines first and second ring halves that are connected to each other, are axially adjacent to each other are biased towards each other. The first ring half extends through the respective first coupling devices of the plurality of bearing cage segments and the second ring half is disposed on an axially-inner side or an axially-outer side of the first coupling devices such that the first coupling devices are clamped between the first and second ring halves.

Abstract: The spacer is adapted for a rolling bearing comprising an inner ring, an outer ring and at least two rows of contact rollers disposed between raceways provided on the rings. The spacer comprises opposite inner and outer portions facing one another, a first lateral portion extending transversally between the inner and outer portions and connected to the portions, and a second lateral portion facing the first lateral portion and extending from the outer portion towards the inner portion. The inner and outer portions delimit together with the lateral portions a pocket configured to receive at least two superposed contact rollers. A free edge of the second lateral portion defines with the inner portion an aperture in order to open laterally the pocket on the side opposite to the first lateral portion.

Abstract: A bearing cage for use with a plurality of rolling elements in a bearing assembly includes a plurality of bridge elements arranged to separate the rolling elements from each other and to retain the rolling elements in alignment in the bearing assembly. Each of the bridge elements is formed of sheet material bent to define a partially hollow component. The cage further includes at least one rim element connecting the plurality of bridge elements.

Abstract: A radial roller bearing comprises a smooth cylindrical outer ring inserted in a housing with a roller race arranged in the outer ring. The roller race is formed by a plurality of roller-shaped rolling elements inserted in a bearing cage, which holds said rolling elements evenly spaced in a circumferential direction. The rolling elements roll off an outer raceway formed by the inner shell surface of the outer ring, and off an inner raceway formed by the outer shell surface of a shaft to be mounted, or formed by a smooth cylindrical inner ring fitted onto the shaft. The axial guidance of the roller race is accomplished by way of two separate flanged rings abutting the axial sides of the outer ring which, together with the outer ring are axially fixed in place by way of safety elements engaging with circumferential grooves in the housing. The safety elements for the flanged rings and the outer ring, and the flanged rings are fixedly connected.

Abstract: The invention concerns a rolling element cage (32) made of a metal strip material that is profiled, stamped, cut to length, and bent into a round shape, wherein the ends of the cut-to-length strip sections are joined together by welding. In order to make it possible to influence the lubricant distribution in the bearing and the vibration characteristics of the cage and thus of the overall bearing system, according to the invention the strip section ends (34, 36) are joined together with a predetermined axial offset (a) and/or radial offset (b).

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing comprises an outer ring (32), an inner ring (33), a plurality of tapered rollers (34) arranged between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33), and a plurality of retainer segments (11a) having pockets for holding the tapered rollers (34) and arranged so as to be continuously lined with each other in a circumferential direction between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33). Here, the tapered roller (34) is arranged between two adjacent retainer segments (11b) and (11c) except for between the first retainer segment (11a) and the last retainer segment lined continuously with each other in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A cage is formed of a plurality of spacers that are arranged along a circumference of a same circle. Each spacer includes: first, second and third cage bars extending in substantially an axial direction of the circle and located at intervals from each other; a first coupling portion that couples an end portions of the first and second cage bars at one of the axial direction; and a second coupling portion that couples the other end portions of the second and third cage bars at the other one of the axial direction. The first cage bar, the second cage bar and the first coupling portion define a first pocket that is open at the other one of the axial direction side, and the second cage bar, the third cage bar and the second coupling portion define a second pocket that is open at the one of the axial direction side.

Abstract: The invention relates to an axial cage (1) for cylindrical rolling elements, which consists substantially of a thin-walled annular disc (2) having a W-shaped profile cross-section, the individual profile limbs of which are formed by a radially inner rim (3) that is integrally molded on the inner edge of the annular disc (2), by a radially outer rim (4) that is integrally molded on the outer edge of the annular disc (2) and by a U-shaped bead (7) which is connected via straight profile sections (5, 6) to the rims (3, 4) and has the same radial extension as the rims (3, 4). A plurality of rectangular cage pockets (8) arranged at uniform distances apart from each other is worked out of the bead (7) and the adjoining straight sections (5, 6). Between said cage pockets there are pocket webs (9) that connect the rims (3, 4) to one another, wherein said pocket webs hold the cylindrical rolling elements (10) in the cage pockets (8) and guide same in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A roller bearing cage includes a first side ring, a second side ring and a plurality of axially-extending bridges connecting the side rings. A pocket for retaining a roller body is defined between the side rings and each two adjacent bridges. The two side rings and the bridges are integrally formed in one-piece. Reinforcement rings are disposed on one or both outer axial sides of the side rings. One or more connecting elements extend axially through the respective bridges, side rings and reinforcement rings. At least one axial end of the connecting element(s) directly or indirectly affixes the reinforcement ring(s) to the side ring(s).

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing comprises an outer ring (32), an inner ring (33), a plurality of tapered rollers (34) arranged between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33), and a plurality of retainer segments (11a) having pockets for holding the tapered rollers (34) and arranged so as to be continuously lined with each other in a circumferential direction between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33). Here, the tapered roller (34) is arranged between two adjacent retainer segments (11b) and (11c) except for between the first retainer segment (11a) and the last retainer segment lined continuously with each other in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A tapered roller bearing comprises an outer ring (32), an inner ring (33), a plurality of tapered rollers (34) arranged between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33), and a plurality of retainer segments (11a) having pockets for holding the tapered rollers (34) and arranged so as to be continuously lined with each other in a circumferential direction between the outer ring (32) and the inner ring (33). Here, the tapered roller (34) is arranged between two adjacent retainer segments (11b) and (11c) except for between the first retainer segment (11a) and the last retainer segment lined continuously with each other in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to prevent breakup of segments which constitute a split type retainer for a tapered roller bearing, when the tapered roller bearing is being mounted on target equipment, thereby improving operability in the mounting process. A segment for a tapered roller bearing is provided with a predetermined number of posts between a small-diameter-side end fringe which constitutes a small-diameter-side circumferential edge of a split type retainer and a large-diameter-side end fringe which constitutes a large-diameter-side circumferential edge thereof. Pockets are formed between the posts. At least the large-diameter-side end fringe, out of the small-diameter-side end fringe and the large-diameter-side end fringe, is provided with a large-diameter-side engagement piece.

Abstract: A multi-row rolling bearing, which has a cage for rows of rolling elements that is detachably connected to a respective adjoining cage. For assembly and safety of assembly, the detachable connection between the cages is at least one predetermined breaking point.

Abstract: A light weight bearing cage assembly (100) consisting of a plurality of snap-on bridge elements (104) coupled between first and second cage support rings (102A, 102B) conforming to the surfaces of adjacent rolling elements (10). The snap-on bridge elements maintain rolling element (10) in separation, provide rolling element retention within the bearing assembly, and function as a lubrication reservoir between the rolling elements for grease lubricated bearings. Each snap-on bridge element may be individually removed and replaced by snap-on engagement with the first and second cage support rings. Optional locking clips or rings (300, 302) fitted over each snap fitting end of the bridge elements optionally provides additional security against accidental uncoupling of the bridge elements from the first and second cage rings.

Abstract: Roller bearing with a segmented cage for guiding the roller bodies, said cage comprising an inner ring on which a plurality of roller bodies can roll, and which can also roll on an outer ring which is concentric to the inner ring, a cage consisting of a plurality of webs which are distributed in a uniform manner over the periphery and which are aligned so as to be parallel to each other and to the longitudinal axis of the cage, and a plurality of lateral plates for joining the webs, two webs and two lateral faces being firmly connected to one another to form a cage segment, which forms a pocket for guiding a roller body and all cage segments are connected to one another in pairs to form an inherently closed cage.

Abstract: A roller bearing cage includes a first side ring, a second side ring and a plurality of axially-extending bridges connecting the side rings. A pocket for retaining a roller body is defined between the side rings and each two adjacent bridges. The two side rings and the bridges are integrally formed in one-piece. Reinforcement rings are disposed on one or both outer axial sides of the side rings. One or more connecting elements extend axially through the respective bridges, side rings and reinforcement rings. At least one axial end of the connecting element(s) directly or indirectly affixes the reinforcement ring(s) to the side ring(s).

Abstract: A roller bearing cage includes the following features: The cage comprises an annular circumferential element, from which bridge elements branch off, roller bodies of the roller bearing being disposable between the bridge elements, the circumferential element comprises a plurality of uniform section elements, and the initially-loose section elements and bridge elements are connected with each other to form the cage.

Abstract: Bearing cage, in particular for rolling bearings, with a first cage portion and a second cage portion. According to the invention, the first cage portion has at least one first engagement element, and the second cage portion has at least one second engagement element, and these engagement elements can be brought into engagement with one another by means of a relative movement of the first cage portion with respect to the second cage portion in such a way that an at least form-fit connection is established between the first cage portion and the second cage portion.

Abstract: A roller bearing with cage fasteners that prevent cage separation under adverse operating conditions. The roller bearing has an inner race, outer race, a plurality of rollers, a roller cage, and cage fasteners. The inner race is disposed about a rotational axis and includes a peripheral surface facing the rotational axis with an inner nominal diameter of seven inches about the rotational axis. The outer race has a circumferential surface surrounding the inner race and includes an outer nominal diameter of twelve inches about the rotational axis. The roller cage is disposed between the inner race and the outer race and includes a first piece and a second piece connected together by the cage fasteners. Each of the cage fasteners includes a first surface having a first effective area in contiguous engagement with the first piece of the roller cage, and a second surface having a second effective area in contiguous engagement with the second piece of the roller cage.

Abstract: A unitized cage for cylindrical roller bearings wherein the inner raceway of the bearing configuration may be the rotating or stationary shaft component and the outer raceway of the bearing configuration may be the rotating or stationary housing component. Thus, a bearing configuration can be generated without the need for a separate inner or outer race having inner or outer raceways. The unitized cage comprises a cage nest having end face axial projections and a cage finger ring having fingers which engage the end face axial projections to lock the cage nest into position on the cage finger ring. A plurality of cylindrical rollers can be positioned within the cage pockets of the cage nest prior to the assembly of the cage nest with the cage finger ring to generate a cylindrical roller bearing.

Abstract: A shaped part made from a strip, peripherally contiguous ends of the strip being firmly connected to each other is characterized in that a recess (6) is arranged on one end of the strip (1) and an over-dimensioned projection (7) is arranged on the other end of the strip (1), and after bending round of the strip (1), said ends are fit into each other in axial or radial direction so that through a plastic deformation, an undetachable interference fit results between said ends.

Abstract: A metal window cage for a rolling bearing and supporting cylinder rollers. The cage having at least one ladder-shaped bent segment which is bent around to define the window cage. A joint is formed at adjacent cage segment ends which are interlocked in a dovetail shape lock at the segment ends. A connecting element connects the segment ends. The crosspieces at intervals along the cage segment and the connecting element at the joint are encapsulated by being molded over. Cylinder roller retaining clips are provided at the connecting element at the segment ends at the joint and also at the crosspieces between neighboring windows for cylinder rollers. The clips project radially inwardly to prevent the rollers from leaving the cage prior to installation of the cage and rollers in a bearing. The crosspieces and clips there are also molded over to retain them at the cage.

Abstract: Two axially spaced retailer end rings have axially inwardly extending blades forming circumferentially spaced roller pockets. No rigid connection of the end rings is provided. Circumferentially spaced rollers are aligned parallel to the bearing axis between the end rings such that ends of the rollers are received within the roller pockets. Abutment means limits axially outward movement of the end rings. The blades of the end rings have retention surfaces retaining the rollers radially and extend axially inwardly, parallel to the bearing axis, such that skew of the rollers is limited.

Abstract: A roller bearing has a slatted cage assembly that includes a lateral ring with axial webs to retain bearing rollers on the inside or on the outside diameter of the cage assembly. The slatted cage assembly is closed off by a cage cover mounted on the free axial ends of the webs. The slatted cage assembly prevents loss of rollers before and during assembly of when used with a full-complement roller bearing.

Abstract: A split bearing, a cage for a split or non-split bearing and a method of cutting a member of a split bearing is related in this disclosure. The split bearing has at least one component, such as the outer race, split, i.e., formed into at least two parts, each part defining two longitudinally extending surfaces which mate with a corresponding longitudinal surface of the adjacent part such that the mating surfaces define a helix in their longitudinal extent. The cage of the split or non-split bearing includes two annular parts that in assembly define a plurality of cavities each one adapted to receive a roller member of the bearing. Each of the two annular parts including at least two pieces joined together by a tongue and groove connection. The method of cutting a member of a split bearing involves cutting the member longitudinally such that the cut mating surfaces, define a helix in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A cage segment for use in a clutch having a cam race and a pathway race. The cage segment has at least one engaging member which engages a receiving member on an adjacent cage segment. The cage segment is secured to the adjacent cage segment in the radial, axial and circumferential directions.

Abstract: An anti-friction bearing assembly including coaxial inner and outer bearing race members, a plurality of cylindrical roller bearing elements between the inner and outer bearing race members, and a snap-in bearing cage for appropriately spacing the bearing elements apart. The bearing cage includes a pair of identically constructed, axially spaced apart bearing cage members each including an annular body portion, a plurality of axially extending and circumferentially spaced apart webs defining therebetween a plurality of bearing element receiving pockets, and a plurality of tab members each extending radially from one of the webs. The tab members are radially flexible to permit insertion of the corresponding cage member into the bearing assembly and thereafter snap back to an unflexed position to retain the corresponding bearing cage in the bearing assembly.

Abstract: A cage for a large roller bearing that loosely surrounds and mechanically secures the rollers. It comprises, first, a strip (2) of metal with lateral and intermediate webs (4 & 5) that leave recesses (6) and, second, plastic windows (6) that fit into the associated recesses. The windows have collars (8) that rest against the surface of the strip. The object of the invention is to improve the cage to the extent that it can be securely positioned in the bearing system without slides. Each window (6) accordingly has a securing rim (10) on its collar (8) that overlaps the lateral web (4).

Abstract: Composite cage for rolling bearings, consisting of cage segments with pockets to hold the rolling elements, the cage segments being held together by connecting elements, characterized in that the cage segments (1a, 1b, 1c and 1d) have axially outward-pointing projections (7, 8) with openings (9) to hold the connecting elements (3, 4).

Abstract: Two-row, self-aligning roller bearing comprising an outer ring with a spherical bore defining an outer raceway, an inner ring having raceways, and rollers between the rings rolling on the inner and outer raceways, these rollers having a convex lateral surface, a cage for guiding the rollers, the cage being split into two halves, each half holding one row of rollers and each half of the cage being guided in a sliding manner in the bore of the outer ring, a loose guide ring on the inner ring between the rows of rollers, a lubricant supply hole in the outer ring, the cage halves (6, 7) being located at a distance (A) from each other which is equal to or greater than the diameter of the oil supply hole (10).

Abstract: An overrunning roller brake, in particular for automatic transmissions for motor vehicles having a brake race fixed to the gearbox casing, a rotating brake race connected to one element of a planetary gear unit and overrunning brake rollers arranged between the two bearing raced wherein support rings with a C-shaped cross-section are disposed between the races, the rotating brake race being in the form of a one-piece extrusion which forms both the rotating outer brake race of the overrunning roller brake and a friction brake drum for the gear unit, and retainer rings within the support rings for accommodating radial loads and for stabilizing the outer race.

Abstract: An overrunning clutch cage molded of a plastic material with a greater differential of expansion is provided with a circumferentially spaced plurality of cage sections connected by alternating connector members that are sufficiently axially spaced and sufficiently flexible to allow the cage sections to move freely relative to one another, and thus conform to an annular space between clutch races with changing temperature without binding.