Hub assembly with ratchet member movable in one direction

DRIVE May 22, 2013
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A ratchet mechanism of a hub assembly is located between the hub and the tubular portion, and includes a driving member which is movable linearly in the tubular portion. One side of the driving member has a cone-shaped first ratchet portion located axially and is composed of two triangular contact surfaces. A passive member is fixed in the hub and has a cone-shaped second ratchet portion which is engaged with the first ratchet portion. A returning member is located between the hub and the driving member. The passive member is fixed to the hub easily. By the triangular cone-shaped first and second ratchet portions, the contact are and the friction between the ratchet portions are reduced, and the engagement and disengagement is more quick and smooth.

Discussion in the ATmosphere

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