Friction-actuated friction clutch provided with inertia cam

By introducing an inertial cam and a release spring into the friction clutch, selective contact and disengagement between the pawl and the friction wheel are achieved, solving the wear problem of the friction clutch during high-speed operation and improving transmission efficiency and service life.

CN121828360APending Publication Date: 2026-04-10朱俪倩
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CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2023-10-13
Publication Date
2026-04-10

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Technical Problem

When a friction clutch operates at high speed in the disengaged or overrunning state, the wear rate of the engagement elements is rapid, leading to a decrease in clutch performance or even premature failure.

Method used

A friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam is adopted. Through the interaction between the pawl and the friction wheel, the rotational inertia of the inertial cam and the release spring are used to selectively achieve contact or disengagement between the pawl and the friction wheel, thereby reducing frictional contact and wear.

Benefits of technology

It reduces wear on the pawl, improves transmission efficiency, especially in the disengaged state, and extends the service life of the friction clutch.

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Abstract

The invention provides a friction actuating type friction clutch with an inertia cam, which is mainly used in the technical field of transmission, in particular to the technical field of friction clutches. The clutch at least comprises a pawl, a friction wheel, a return spring, a pawl seat, a friction cam, a release spring and an inertia cam. Under the action of rotation inertia, the separation spring is selectively contacted with the friction wheel, or the separation spring is selectively separated from the friction wheel, or the separation spring is selectively contacted with the friction cam, or the separation spring is selectively separated from the friction cam; and under the friction action of the separation spring or the friction wheel, the pawl and the friction wheel selectively realize separation and reunion, and the pawl and the friction wheel selectively realize contact separation. Compared with the prior art, the clutch can reduce abrasion of the pawls and has high transmission efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam, primarily used in the field of transmission technology. Background Technology

[0002] Friction clutches selectively engage various power or motion actions using the friction between their engaging elements. Compared to conventional ratchet clutches, friction clutches typically offer advantages such as compact structure, smooth engagement, and low operating noise. Friction clutches can engage and disengage automatically or with the aid of external actuators. When a friction clutch operates in the disengaged or overrunning state, especially when used as an overrunning clutch, one-way clutch, or one-way brake, the engaging elements wear continuously through mutual contact under the action of springs. This wear is particularly rapid during high-speed operation in the disengaged or overrunning state. Wear of the engaging elements can lead to a decrease in the clutch's engagement performance and even premature failure. Therefore, how to selectively disengage the engaging elements when needed is a pressing technical problem to be solved in the field of friction clutches. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems existing in friction clutches, this invention aims to provide a friction-actuated friction clutch equipped with an inertia cam. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertia cam is used to connect at least two components of a machine, device, transmission system, or mechanism, and / or selectively engage or disengage the power or motion of the connected moving parts using the interaction between a pawl and a friction wheel, and / or selectively decelerate, stop, or maintain a stopped state of the connected moving parts using the interaction between the pawl and the friction wheel.

[0004] This invention is achieved through the following scheme:

[0005] The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertia cam includes: a pawl, a friction wheel, a return spring, a pawl seat, a friction cam, a release spring, and an inertia cam. The pawl is mounted on the pawl seat and is rotatable relative to the pawl seat within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the pawl is mounted on the friction cam and is rotatable relative to the friction cam within a certain angle range. The friction cam is mounted on the pawl seat and is rotatable relative to the pawl seat within a certain angle range. The inertia cam is mounted on the pawl seat and is rotatable relative to the pawl seat within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the inertia cam is mounted on the friction cam and is rotatable relative to the friction cam within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the inertia cam is mounted on the release spring and is rotatable relative to the release spring within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the inertia cam is mounted on the friction wheel and is rotatable relative to the friction wheel within a certain angle range. One end of the release spring is mounted on the friction cam. Under the rotational inertia of the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with the inertia cam, the other end of the release spring selectively contacts or disengages from the friction wheel. Alternatively, one end of the release spring is mounted on the friction wheel. Under the rotational inertia of the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with the inertia cam, the other end of the release spring selectively contacts or disengages from the friction cam. The friction cam is connected to the pawl, or the pawl seat is connected to the pawl. The return spring is connected to the pawl. When the release spring is in contact with the friction wheel, the pawl selectively disengages from the friction wheel under the frictional action of the friction wheel. Alternatively, when the release spring is in contact with the friction cam, the pawl selectively disengages from the friction wheel under the frictional action of the release spring. When the release spring is in contact with the friction wheel, the pawl selectively engages and disengages with the friction wheel under the frictional action of the friction wheel. Alternatively, when the release spring is in contact with the friction cam, the pawl selectively engages and disengages with the friction wheel under the frictional action of the release spring. The friction wheel and the pawl seat are respectively connected to external components (the external components refer to components excluding "the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam").

[0006] Further, the pawl includes a first pawl 1. The friction wheel includes a first friction wheel 2. The return spring includes a first return spring 3. The pawl seat includes a first pawl seat 4. The friction cam includes a first friction cam 5. The separation spring includes a first separation spring 18. The inertia cam includes a first inertia cam 30. The first pawl 1 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the first pawl 1 is disposed on the first friction cam 5, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. The first friction cam 5 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first friction cam 5 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first limited angle and a second limited angle. The first inertia cam 30 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first inertia cam 30 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a third limited angle and a fourth limited angle. One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction cam 5. Under the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam 30, the other end of the first separation spring 18 selectively contacts or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. The first friction cam 5 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first defined angle position, the first pawl 1 selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second defined angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the third defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 contacts the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the fourth defined angle position, and when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second defined angle position, the other end of the first release spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to the external components.

[0007] Alternatively, the pawl includes a first pawl 1. The friction wheel includes a first friction wheel 2. The return spring includes a first return spring 3. The pawl seat includes a first pawl seat 4. The friction cam includes a first friction cam 5. The release spring includes a first release spring 18. The inertia cam includes a first inertia cam 30. The first pawl 1 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the first pawl 1 is disposed on the first friction cam 5, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. The first friction cam 5 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first friction cam 5 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first limited angle and a second limited angle. The first inertia cam 30 is disposed on the first friction cam 5, and the first inertia cam 30 is rotatable relative to the first friction cam 5 between a third limited angle and a fourth limited angle. One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction cam 5. Under the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam 30, the other end of the first separation spring 18 selectively contacts or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. The first friction cam 5 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first defined angle position, the first pawl 1 selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second defined angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction cam 5 to the third defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 contacts the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction cam 5 to the fourth defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to the external components.

[0008] Alternatively, the pawl includes a first pawl 1. The friction wheel includes a first friction wheel 2. The return spring includes a first return spring 3. The pawl seat includes a first pawl seat 4. The friction cam includes a first friction cam 5. The release spring includes a first release spring 18. The inertia cam includes a first inertia cam 30. The first pawl 1 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the first pawl 1 is disposed on the first friction cam 5, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. The first friction cam 5 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first friction cam 5 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first limited angle and a second limited angle. The first inertia cam 30 is disposed on the first release spring 18, and the first inertia cam 30 is rotatable relative to the first release spring 18 between a third limited angle and a fourth limited angle. One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction cam 5. Under the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam 30, the other end of the first separation spring 18 selectively contacts or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. The first friction cam 5 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, the first pawl 1 selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the third limited angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 contacts the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the fourth limited angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to the external components.

[0009] Alternatively, the pawl includes a first pawl 1. The friction wheel includes a first friction wheel 2. The return spring includes a first return spring 3. The pawl seat includes a first pawl seat 4. The friction cam includes a first friction cam 5. The release spring includes a first release spring 18. The inertia cam includes a first inertia cam 30. The first pawl 1 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the first pawl 1 is disposed on the first friction cam 5, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. The first friction cam 5 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first friction cam 5 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first limited angle and a second limited angle. The first inertia cam 30 is disposed on the first friction wheel 2, and the first inertia cam 30 is rotatable relative to the first friction wheel 2 between a third limited angle and a fourth limited angle. One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction wheel 2. Under the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam 30, the other end of the first separation spring 18 selectively contacts or disengages from the first friction cam 5. The first friction cam 5 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, the first pawl 1 selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the third limited angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 contacts the first friction cam 5. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the fourth limited angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction cam 5. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to the external components.

[0010] Alternatively, the pawl includes a first pawl 1. The friction wheel includes a first friction wheel 2. The return spring includes a first return spring 3. The pawl seat includes a first pawl seat 4. The friction cam includes a first friction cam 5. The release spring includes a first release spring 18. The inertia cam includes a first inertia cam 30. The first pawl 1 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. Alternatively, the first pawl 1 is disposed on the first friction cam 5, and the first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 within a certain angle range. The first friction cam 5 is disposed on the first pawl seat 4, and the first friction cam 5 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first limited angle and a second limited angle. The first inertia cam 30 is disposed on the first release spring 18, and the first inertia cam 30 is rotatable relative to the first release spring 18 between a third limited angle and a fourth limited angle. One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction wheel 2. Under the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam 30, the other end of the first separation spring 18 selectively contacts or disengages from the first friction cam 5. The first friction cam 5 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, the first pawl 1 selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the third limited angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 contacts the first friction cam 5. When the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the fourth limited angle position, the other end of the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction cam 5. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to the external components.

[0011] Furthermore, when the friction cam rotates relative to the ratchet seat to the first defined angular position, the friction cam and the ratchet seat have an angular positioning function. When the friction cam rotates relative to the ratchet seat to the second defined angular position, the friction cam and the ratchet seat have an angular positioning function. When the inertial cam rotates relative to the ratchet seat to the third defined angular position, the inertial cam and the ratchet seat have an angular positioning function. When the inertial cam rotates relative to the ratchet seat to the fourth defined angular position, the inertial cam and the ratchet seat have an angular positioning function.

[0012] Alternatively, when the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the first defined angular position, the friction cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning through a series of bosses and grooves. When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the second defined angular position, the friction cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning through a series of bosses and grooves. When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the third defined angular position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning through a series of bosses and grooves. When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the fourth defined angular position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning through a series of bosses and grooves.

[0013] Alternatively, the friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam includes a positioning mechanism 8. When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the first defined angular position, the friction cam and the pawl seat are positioned at an angle via the positioning mechanism 8. When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the second defined angular position, the friction cam and the pawl seat are positioned at an angle via the positioning mechanism 8. When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the third defined angular position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat are positioned at an angle via the positioning mechanism 8. When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the fourth defined angular position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat are positioned at an angle via the positioning mechanism 8.

[0014] Further, the first separation spring 18 includes a first separation spring bracket 181 and a first separation spring friction pad 182. The first separation spring bracket 181 has at least a certain elastic deformation capacity. One end of the first separation spring bracket 181 is fixed to the first friction cam 5, and the other end of the first separation spring bracket 181 is fixedly connected to the first separation spring friction pad 182. Alternatively, one end of the first separation spring bracket 181 is fixed to the first friction wheel 2, and the other end of the first separation spring bracket 181 is fixedly connected to the first separation spring friction pad 182. The first separation spring friction pad 182 is in contact with the first friction wheel 2, or the first separation spring friction pad 182 is in contact with the first friction cam 5.

[0015] Furthermore, the friction cam is mounted on the pawl seat via a bearing. Alternatively, the inertia cam is mounted on the pawl seat via a bearing, or the inertia cam is mounted on the friction cam via a bearing, or the inertia cam is mounted on the release spring via a bearing, or the inertia cam is mounted on the friction wheel via a bearing. The friction wheel is connected to the pawl seat via a bearing.

[0016] Compared with existing technologies, the friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertia cam described in this invention reduces pawl wear and has higher transmission efficiency. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertia cam of this invention can selectively disengage the pawl from the friction wheel using the frictional action of the release spring, thereby reducing pawl wear. Furthermore, under rotational inertia, the release spring selectively disengages from the friction cam, or from the friction wheel; since frictional contact is avoided, the transmission efficiency of the clutch in the disengaged state is improved.

[0017] The above-mentioned features and advantages of the invention, as well as other features and advantages, will become readily apparent from the following detailed description of the best mode for carrying out the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, it should be clearly understood that all the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and not for any limitation on the definition and scope of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figures 1-45The diagrams are schematic representations of embodiments 1 to 5. The markings in the diagrams are as follows: 1-First pawl, 2-First friction wheel, 3-First return spring, 4-First pawl seat, 5-First friction cam, 6-Radial groove of the first friction cam 5, 8-Positioning mechanism, 9-First positioning boss, 10-First positioning groove, 11-Second positioning groove, 12-First friction cam bearing, 15-First rivet, 16-Second rivet, 17-Second positioning boss, 18-First release spring, 19-Third rivet, 20-Axial groove of the first pawl seat 4, 21-Radial toothed groove of the first pawl seat 4, 23-Radial toothed tooth of the first friction cam 5, 26-Axial groove of the first inertial cam 30, 27-... - Axial boss of the first friction cam 5, 28- Axial groove of the first friction wheel 2, 29- Radial tooth of the first friction cam bracket 51, 30- First inertia cam, 31- First separation spring bracket, 32- First separation spring friction pad, 33- First inertia cam bracket, 35- Separation boss of the first inertia cam 30, 36- Second inertia cam bracket, 37- First inertia cam rivet, 38- Separation boss of the first inertia cam bracket 33, 39- Separation boss of the second inertia cam bracket 36, 40- Separation boss of the first friction wheel 2, 50- First bolt, 51- First friction cam bracket, 52- Second friction cam bracket. For ease of description, the rotation direction indicated by the arrows in the figure is the forward rotation direction used in the corresponding embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described. Obviously, what is described is only a part of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily make many changes based on the inventive principles, therefore the present invention is not fixed to the details shown and described, but is intended to include all variations and modifications within the scope of the claims.

[0020] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. The singular forms “a,” “an,” etc., used herein may also be intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms “comprising” and “having” are inclusive and therefore specify the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, parts, and / or assemblies, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, parts, components, assemblies, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, procedures, and operations described herein should not be construed as requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or described, unless specifically identified as such. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0021] While the terms first, second, third, etc., may be used herein to describe various parts, components, parts, assemblies, layers, and / or portions, these parts, components, parts, assemblies, layers, and / or portions should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish a single part, component, part, assembly, layer, and / or portion. Terms such as “first,” “second,” “third,” and other numerical terms used herein do not imply any order or sequence unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0022] In the embodiments, “axial” refers to the axial direction of the friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertia cam, and “radial” refers to the radial direction of the friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertia cam, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Friction-actuated friction clutches with inertial cams, such as Figures 1-8 As shown in 45, it includes a first pawl 1, a first friction wheel 2, a first return spring 3, a first pawl seat 4, a first friction cam 5, a positioning mechanism 8, a first rivet 15, a second rivet 16, a first separation spring 18, a third rivet 19, and a first inertial cam 30.

[0025] The first separation spring 18 includes a first separation spring bracket 31 and a first separation spring friction pad 32. The first separation spring bracket 31 has a large elastic deformation capacity. One end of the first separation spring bracket 31 is mounted on the first friction cam 5 via the first rivet 15. The other end of the first separation spring bracket 31 is fixedly connected to the first separation spring friction pad 32 via the second rivet 16. Thus, the first separation spring bracket 31 and the first separation spring friction pad 32 are connected to each other to form a whole (i.e., the first separation spring 18). The first separation spring friction pad 32 is in contact with or out of contact with the first friction wheel 2. Therefore, overall, the first separation spring 18 is in contact with or out of contact with the first friction wheel 2.

[0026] The axial groove 26 of the first inertial cam 30 engages with the third rivet 19, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a third and a fourth defined angle. Optionally, the first inertial cam 30 may also be mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a rolling bearing or a sliding bearing. Furthermore, under the action of the third rivet 19, the first inertial cam 30 is axially fixed relative to the first pawl seat 4.

[0027] The positioning mechanism 8 is mounted on the first friction cam 5 via an interference fit through a shaft hole. Preferably, the structure of the positioning mechanism 8 is as follows: Figure 45 As shown.

[0028] The first inertial cam 30 has a first positioning boss 9 and a second positioning boss 17 in its axial groove 26. The first pawl seat 4 has a first positioning groove 10 and a second positioning groove 11. The number of the positioning mechanism 8, the first positioning boss 9, the first positioning groove 10, the second positioning groove 11, the second positioning boss 17, and the third rivet 19 can be set according to actual working conditions.

[0029] The first friction wheel 2, the first friction cam 5, and the first inertia cam 30 are all coaxially arranged with the first pawl seat 4. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to external components (not shown, the external components refer to components excluding "the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with inertia cam") via splines.

[0030] The first pawl 1 is mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a clearance fit through a shaft hole. The first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat 4 and is axially fixed relative to the first pawl seat 4 by riveted bosses at both ends. The radial groove 6 of the first friction cam 5 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first pawl seat 4 interacts with the first pawl 1 through the first return spring 3 and the clearance fit through the shaft hole.

[0031] Preferably, the first friction cam 5 is rotatably mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a clearance fit through a shaft hole. Optionally, the first friction cam 5 can also be mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a rolling bearing or a sliding bearing. Under the action of the first pawl 1, the first friction cam 5 is fixed axially relative to the first pawl seat 4. The radial protrusion 23 of the first friction cam 5 engages with the radial groove 21 of the first pawl seat 4, thereby allowing the first friction cam 5 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first defined angle and a second defined angle. When the first separation spring friction pad 32 is in contact with the first friction wheel 2, under the elastic action of the first separation spring bracket 31, the first separation spring friction pad 32 and the first friction wheel 2 interact through friction, that is, the first separation spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 interact through friction, and the first friction cam 5 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through the first separation spring 18.

[0032] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the third limited angle position, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first friction cam 5, the first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through friction. At this time, through the first pawl 1, the first pawl seat 4 can selectively transmit the power or movement of the first pawl seat 4 to the first friction wheel 2. Alternatively, through the first pawl 1, the first friction wheel 2 can selectively transmit the power or movement of the first friction wheel 2 to the first pawl seat 4.

[0033] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the third limited angle position, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first friction cam 5, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through friction.

[0034] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertia cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the fourth limited angle position, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first friction cam 5, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and under the action of the separation boss 35 of the first inertia cam 30 (i.e., under the action of the first inertia cam 30), the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2.

[0035] Furthermore, when the first friction cam 5 is at the first defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl seat 4 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first friction cam 5 through the interaction between the positioning mechanism 8 and the first positioning groove 10. When the first friction cam 5 is at the second defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl seat 4 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first friction cam 5 through the interaction between the positioning mechanism 8 and the second positioning groove 11. When the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl seat 4 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the third rivet 19 and the first positioning boss 9. When the first inertial cam 30 is at the fourth defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl seat 4 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the third rivet 19 and the second positioning boss 17.

[0036] Preferably, in the initial state, the first friction cam 5 is at the first defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, and the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4. The first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged, and the first release spring 18 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through friction. Figures 5-6 As shown. At this time, in the reverse direction (opposite to the rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), the first friction wheel 2 is fixed relative to the first pawl seat 4. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first pawl seat 4 is less than a certain range, and when the first friction wheel 2 rotates clockwise relative to the first pawl seat 4 (rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), under the friction action of the first friction wheel 2, the first separation spring 18 drives the first friction cam 5 to rotate, and thus the first friction cam 5 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration of the first pawl seat 4 in the reverse direction or the angular deceleration in the clockwise direction is greater than a certain range, under the action of rotational inertia, the first inertial cam 30 overcomes the action of various frictional torques, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the fourth limited angle position.

[0037] like Figure 7As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the third limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first release spring 18 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through friction. At this time, when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first pawl seat 4 is less than a certain range, the first friction wheel 2 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 in the forward rotation direction (the rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure). When the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first pawl seat 4 is less than a certain range, and when the first friction wheel 2 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 in the reverse direction (opposite to the rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), under the friction of the first friction wheel 2, the first release spring 18 drives the first friction cam 5 to rotate, and thus the first friction cam 5 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration of the first pawl seat 4 in the reverse direction or the angular deceleration in the forward direction is greater than a certain range, under the action of rotational inertia, the first inertial cam 30 overcomes the action of various frictional torques, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the fourth defined angular position.

[0038] like Figure 8 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertia cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the fourth limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first release spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. At this time, when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first pawl seat 4 is less than a certain range, the first friction wheel 2 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 in both the forward and reverse directions. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration in the forward direction or the angular deceleration in the reverse direction of the first pawl seat 4 is greater than a certain range, under the action of rotational inertia, the first inertia cam 30 overcomes the action of various frictional torques, thereby allowing the first inertia cam 30 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the third limited angle position.

[0039] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the third limited angle position, and when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first pawl seat 4 is less than a certain range, and when the first friction wheel 2 rotates clockwise relative to the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, thereby avoiding contact friction between the pawl and the friction wheel.

[0040] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the fourth limited angle position, and when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first pawl seat 4 is less than a certain range, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first friction wheel 2 disengages from the first separation spring 18. At this time, not only is contact friction between the pawl and the friction wheel avoided, but contact friction between the first separation spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 is also avoided.

[0041] When the first release spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 interact through friction, some wear is inevitable after prolonged operation. However, because the first release spring 18 has a large elastic deformation capacity, the contact pressure between the first release spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 can be stably maintained within a certain range within a certain service life. Furthermore, it can compensate for some wear between the first release spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2, thereby ensuring stable friction between the first release spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 within a certain service life.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] Friction-actuated friction clutches with inertial cams, such as Figures 9-16 As shown, it includes a first pawl 1, a first friction wheel 2, a first return spring 3, a first pawl seat 4, a first friction cam 5, a first friction cam bearing 12, a first rivet 15, a second rivet 16, a first separation spring 18, and a first inertia cam 30.

[0044] One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction cam 5 via the first rivet 15. The other end of the first separation spring 18 is either in contact with or out of contact with the first friction wheel 2.

[0045] The first inertial cam 30 is rotatably mounted on the first friction cam 5 via the second rivet 16. The second rivet 16 engages with the axial groove 26 of the first inertial cam 30, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first friction cam 5 between a third and a fourth defined angle.

[0046] The first friction cam 5 is rotatably mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via the first friction cam bearing 12. Optionally, the first friction cam 5 can also be mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a sliding bearing or a clearance fit with a shaft hole. The radial protrusion 23 of the first friction cam 5 engages with the radial groove 21 of the first pawl seat 4, thereby allowing the first friction cam 5 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first defined angle and a second defined angle.

[0047] like Figures 13-14 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction cam 5 to the third limited angle position, the first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged, and the first separation spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 interact through friction.

[0048] like Figure 15 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction cam 5 to the third limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through friction.

[0049] like Figure 16 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction cam 5 to the fourth limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. Under the action of the separation boss 35 of the first inertial cam 30 (i.e., under the action of the first inertial cam 30), the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2.

[0050] The first inertial cam 30 has a first positioning boss 9 and a second positioning boss 17 in its axial groove 26. The number of the second rivet 16, the first positioning boss 9, and the second positioning boss 17 can be set according to the actual working conditions.

[0051] When the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angle relative to the first friction cam 5, the first friction cam 5 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the second rivet 16 and the first positioning boss 9. When the first inertial cam 30 is at the fourth defined angle relative to the first friction cam 5, the first friction cam 5 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the second rivet 16 and the second positioning boss 17.

[0052] The rest is similar to Example 1.

[0053] Example 3

[0054] Friction-actuated friction clutches with inertial cams, such as Figures 17-24 As shown, it includes a first pawl 1, a first friction wheel 2, a first return spring 3, a first pawl seat 4, a first friction cam 5, a first rivet 15, a second rivet 16, a first separation spring 18, and a first inertia cam 30.

[0055] One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction cam 5 via the first rivet 15. The other end of the first separation spring 18 is either in contact with or out of contact with the first friction wheel 2.

[0056] The first inertial cam 30 is rotatably mounted on the first release spring 18 via the second rivet 16. The second rivet 16 engages with the axial groove 26 of the first inertial cam 30, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first release spring 18 between a third and a fourth defined angle.

[0057] The first friction cam 5 is rotatably mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a clearance fit through a shaft hole. Optionally, the first friction cam 5 may also be mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a sliding bearing or a clearance fit through a shaft hole. The radial protrusion 23 of the first friction cam 5 engages with the radial groove 21 of the first pawl seat 4, thereby allowing the first friction cam 5 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first defined angle and a second defined angle.

[0058] like Figures 21-22 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the third limited angle position, the first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged, and the first separation spring 18 and the first friction wheel 2 interact through friction.

[0059] like Figure 23 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the third limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction wheel 2 through friction.

[0060] like Figure 24 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first separation spring 18 to the fourth limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. Through the cooperation of the separation boss 35 of the first inertial cam 30 and the axial boss 27 of the first friction cam 5, the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction wheel 2.

[0061] The rest is similar to Example 2.

[0062] Example 4

[0063] Friction-actuated friction clutches with inertial cams, such as Figures 25-34 As shown, it includes a first pawl 1, a first friction wheel 2, a first return spring 3, a first pawl seat 4, a first friction cam 5, a first rivet 15, a second rivet 16, a first separation spring 18, and a first inertia cam 30.

[0064] The first separation spring 18 includes a first separation spring bracket 31 and a first separation spring friction pad 32. The first separation spring bracket 31 has a large elastic deformation capacity. One end of the first separation spring bracket 31 is mounted on the first friction wheel 2 via the first rivet 15. The other end of the first separation spring bracket 31 is fixedly connected to the first separation spring friction pad 32 via the second rivet 16. Thus, the first separation spring bracket 31 and the first separation spring friction pad 32 are connected to each other to form a whole (i.e., the first separation spring 18). The first separation spring friction pad 32 is in contact with or out of contact with the first friction cam 5. Therefore, overall, the first separation spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 are in contact with or out of contact.

[0065] The first inertial cam 30 includes a first inertial cam support 33, a second inertial cam support 36, and a first inertial cam rivet 37. Under the action of the first friction wheel 2, the first inertial cam support 33, the second inertial cam support 36, and the first inertial cam rivet 37 are connected to each other to form a whole (i.e., the first inertial cam 30). The first inertial cam rivet 37 cooperates with the axial groove 28 of the first friction wheel 2, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first friction wheel 2 between a third defined angle and a fourth defined angle.

[0066] The first friction cam 5 includes a first friction cam support 51 and a second friction cam support 52. Under the action of the first pawl 1, the first friction cam support 51 and the second friction cam support 52 are connected to each other to form a whole (i.e., the first friction cam 5).

[0067] The axial groove 28 of the first friction wheel 2 is provided with a first positioning boss 9 and a second positioning boss 17. The number of the first positioning boss 9, the second positioning boss 17, and the first inertial cam rivet 37 can be set according to the actual working conditions.

[0068] The first friction wheel 2, the first friction cam 5, and the first inertia cam 30 are all coaxially arranged with the first pawl seat 4. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to external components (not shown, the external components refer to components excluding "the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with inertia cam") via splines.

[0069] The first pawl 1 is mounted on the first friction cam 5 via a clearance fit through a shaft hole. The first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first friction cam 5 and is axially fixed relative to the first friction cam 5 by riveted bosses at both ends. The first pawl 1 is connected to the first pawl seat 4 via a contact. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first friction cam 5 interacts with the first pawl 1 through the first return spring 3 and the clearance fit through the shaft hole.

[0070] Preferably, the first friction cam 5 is rotatably mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a clearance fit through a shaft hole. Optionally, the first friction cam 5 can also be mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via a rolling bearing or a sliding bearing. Under the action of the first pawl 1, the first friction cam 5 is fixed axially relative to the first pawl seat 4. The radial protrusion 29 of the first friction cam support 51 engages with the radial groove 21 of the first pawl seat 4, thereby allowing the first friction cam 5 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first defined angle and a second defined angle. When the first separation spring friction pad 32 is in contact with the first friction cam 5, under the elastic action of the first separation spring support 31, the first separation spring friction pad 32 and the first friction cam 5 interact through friction, that is, the first separation spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 interact through friction, and the first friction wheel 2 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through the first separation spring 18.

[0071] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the third limited angle position, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through friction. At this time, through the first pawl 1, the first pawl seat 4 can selectively transmit the power or movement of the first pawl seat 4 to the first friction wheel 2. Alternatively, through the first pawl 1, the first friction wheel 2 can selectively transmit the power or movement of the first friction wheel 2 to the first pawl seat 4.

[0072] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the third limited angle position, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through friction.

[0073] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the fourth limited angle position, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. Under the action of the separation boss 38 of the first inertial cam support 33 and the separation boss 39 of the second inertial cam support 36 (i.e., under the action of the first inertial cam 30), the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction cam 5.

[0074] Furthermore, when the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angular position relative to the first friction wheel 2, the first friction wheel 2 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the first inertial cam rivet 37 and the first positioning boss 9. When the first inertial cam 30 is at the fourth defined angular position relative to the first friction wheel 2, the first friction wheel 2 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the first inertial cam rivet 37 and the second positioning boss 17.

[0075] Preferably, in the initial state, the first friction cam 5 is at the first defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, and the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angle position relative to the first friction wheel 2. The first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged. The first release spring 18 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through friction. Figures 29-30 As shown. At this time, in the reverse direction (opposite to the rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), the first friction wheel 2 is fixed relative to the first pawl seat 4. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first friction wheel 2 is less than a certain range, and when the first friction wheel 2 rotates clockwise relative to the first pawl seat 4 (rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), under the frictional action of the first separation spring 18, the first friction cam 5 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration of the first friction wheel 2 in the clockwise direction or the angular deceleration in the reverse direction is greater than a certain range, under the action of rotational inertia, the first inertial cam 30 overcomes the action of various frictional torques, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the fourth limited angle position.

[0076] like Figures 31-32As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the third limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first release spring 18 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through friction. At this time, when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first friction wheel 2 is less than a certain range, the first friction wheel 2 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 in the forward rotation direction (the rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure). When the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first friction wheel 2 is less than a certain range, and when the first friction wheel 2 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 in the reverse direction (opposite to the rotation direction indicated by the arrow in the figure), under the frictional action of the first release spring 18, the first friction cam 5 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the first limited angle position. When the absolute value of the angular acceleration of the first friction wheel 2 in the forward rotation direction or the angular deceleration in the reverse rotation direction is greater than a certain range, under the action of rotational inertia, the first inertial cam 30 overcomes the action of various frictional torques, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the fourth defined angular position.

[0077] like Figures 33-34 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertia cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the fourth limited angle position, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first release spring 18 disengages from the first friction cam 5. At this time, when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first friction wheel 2 is less than a certain range, the first friction wheel 2 can rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 in both the forward and reverse directions. At this time, when the absolute value of the angular acceleration in the reverse direction or the angular deceleration in the forward direction of the first friction wheel 2 is greater than a certain range, under the action of rotational inertia, the first inertia cam 30 overcomes the action of various frictional torques, thereby allowing the first inertia cam 30 to rotate relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the third limited angle position.

[0078] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the third limited angle position, and when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first friction wheel 2 is less than a certain range, and when the first friction wheel 2 rotates clockwise relative to the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, thereby avoiding contact friction between the pawl and the friction wheel.

[0079] When the first friction cam 5 rotates relative to the first pawl seat 4 to the second limited angle position, and when the first inertial cam 30 rotates relative to the first friction wheel 2 to the fourth limited angle position, and when the absolute value of the angular acceleration or angular deceleration of the first friction wheel 2 is less than a certain range, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first friction cam 5 disengages from the first separation spring 18. At this time, not only is contact friction between the pawl and the friction wheel avoided, but contact friction between the first separation spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 is also avoided.

[0080] When the first release spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 interact through friction, some wear is inevitable after prolonged operation. However, because the first release spring 18 has a large elastic deformation capacity, the contact pressure between the first release spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 can be stably maintained within a certain range within a certain service time. Furthermore, it can compensate for some wear between the first release spring 18 and the first friction cam 5, thereby ensuring stable friction between the first release spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 within a certain service time.

[0081] Example 5

[0082] Friction-actuated friction clutches with inertial cams, such as Figures 35-44 As shown, it includes a first pawl 1, a first friction wheel 2, a first return spring 3, a first pawl seat 4, a first friction cam 5, a first rivet 15, a second rivet 16, a first separation spring 18, a first inertia cam 30, and a first bolt 50.

[0083] One end of the first separation spring 18 is mounted on the first friction wheel 2 via the first bolt 50. The other end of the first separation spring 18 is either in contact with or out of contact with the first friction cam 5.

[0084] The first inertial cam 30 is rotatably mounted on the first separation spring 18 via the first rivet 15. The first rivet 15 engages with the axial groove 26 of the first inertial cam 30, thereby allowing the first inertial cam 30 to rotate relative to the first separation spring 18 between a third and a fourth defined angle.

[0085] The first inertial cam 30 has a first positioning boss 9 and a second positioning boss 17 in its axial groove 26. The number of the first positioning boss 9, the second rivet 16, and the second positioning boss 17 can be set according to the actual working conditions.

[0086] The first friction wheel 2, the first friction cam 5, and the first inertia cam 30 are all coaxially arranged with the first pawl seat 4. The first friction wheel 2 and the first pawl seat 4 are respectively connected to external components (not shown, the external components refer to components excluding "the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with inertia cam") via splines.

[0087] The first pawl 1 is mounted on the first friction cam 5 via a clearance fit through a shaft hole. The first pawl 1 is rotatable relative to the first friction cam 5 and is radially fixed relative to the first friction cam 5 via a riveting boss. The first pawl 1 is connected to the first pawl seat 4 via a contact. The first return spring 3 is connected to the first pawl 1. The first friction cam 5 interacts with the first pawl 1 through the first return spring 3 and the clearance fit through the shaft hole.

[0088] The first friction cam 5 is rotatably mounted on the first pawl seat 4 via the second rivet 16. The second rivet 16 engages with the axial groove 20 of the first pawl seat 4, thereby allowing the first friction cam 5 to rotate relative to the first pawl seat 4 between a first defined angle and a second defined angle. When the first release spring 18 is in contact with the first friction cam 5, under the elastic action of the first release spring 18, the first release spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 interact through friction; that is, the first friction wheel 2 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through the first release spring 18.

[0089] like Figures 39-40 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 is at the first defined angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, and when the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angle position relative to the first separation spring 18, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 and the first friction wheel 2 can be engaged or disengaged, and the first separation spring 18 and the first friction cam 5 interact through friction. At this time, through the first pawl 1, the first pawl seat 4 can selectively transmit the power or movement of the first pawl seat 4 to the first friction wheel 2. Alternatively, through the first pawl 1, the first friction wheel 2 can selectively transmit the power or movement of the first friction wheel 2 to the first pawl seat 4.

[0090] like Figures 41-42As shown, when the first friction cam 5 is at the second limited angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, and when the first inertial cam 30 is at the third limited angle position relative to the first separation spring 18, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2, and the first separation spring 18 interacts with the first friction cam 5 through friction.

[0091] like Figures 43-44 As shown, when the first friction cam 5 is at the second limited angle position relative to the first pawl seat 4, and when the first inertia cam 30 is at the fourth limited angle position relative to the first separation spring 18, under the action of the first return spring 3 and the first pawl seat 4, the first pawl 1 disengages from the first friction wheel 2. Through the cooperation of the separation boss 35 of the first inertia cam 30 and the separation boss 40 of the first friction wheel 2, the first separation spring 18 disengages from the first friction cam 5.

[0092] Furthermore, when the first inertial cam 30 is at the third defined angle position relative to the first separation spring 18, the first separation spring 18 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the first rivet 15 and the first positioning boss 9. When the first inertial cam 30 is at the fourth defined angle position relative to the first separation spring 18, the first separation spring 18 provides a certain angular positioning function for the first inertial cam 30 through the interaction between the first rivet 15 and the second positioning boss 17.

[0093] The rest is similar to Example 4.

[0094] It should be noted that the above embodiments are illustrative of the invention and not restrictive, and those skilled in the art can devise alternative embodiments without departing from the scope of the appended claims. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude the presence of data or steps not listed in the claims.

[0095] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment includes only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A friction-actuated friction clutch equipped with an inertial cam, used to connect at least two components of a machine, device, transmission system, or mechanism, and / or to selectively engage or disengage the power or motion of the connected moving parts by means of the interaction between a pawl and a friction wheel, and / or to selectively decelerate, stop, or maintain a stopped state of the connected moving parts by means of the interaction between the pawl and the friction wheel, characterized in that: The friction-actuated friction clutch equipped with an inertial cam includes at least: a pawl, a friction wheel, a return spring, a pawl seat, a friction cam, a release spring, and an inertial cam; and / or The pawl is directly or indirectly mounted on the pawl seat and is rotatable relative to the pawl seat within a certain angle range; or the pawl is directly or indirectly mounted on the friction cam and is rotatable relative to the friction cam within a certain angle range; and / or The friction cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the pawl seat, and the friction cam is rotatable relative to the pawl seat within a certain angle range; and / or The inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the pawl seat and is rotatable relative to the pawl seat within a certain angle range; or the inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the friction cam and is rotatable relative to the friction cam within a certain angle range; or the inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the release spring and is rotatable relative to the release spring within a certain angle range; or the inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the friction wheel and is rotatable relative to the friction wheel within a certain angle range; and / or One end of the release spring is directly or indirectly disposed on the friction cam. Under the direct or indirect action of the rotational inertia of the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with the inertia cam, the other end of the release spring selectively contacts the friction wheel, or selectively disengages from the friction wheel; or one end of the release spring is directly or indirectly disposed on the friction wheel. Under the direct or indirect action of the rotational inertia of the components of the friction-actuated friction clutch with the inertia cam, the other end of the release spring selectively contacts the friction cam, or selectively disengages from the friction cam; and / or The friction cam is directly or indirectly connected to the pawl, or the pawl seat is directly or indirectly connected to the pawl; and / or The return spring is directly or indirectly connected to the pawl; and / or When the release spring is in contact with the friction wheel, the pawl selectively disengages from the friction wheel under the frictional action of the friction wheel; or when the release spring is in contact with the friction cam, the pawl selectively disengages from the friction wheel under the frictional action of the release spring; and / or When the release spring is in contact with the friction wheel, the pawl selectively engages and disengages with the friction wheel under the frictional action of the friction wheel; or when the release spring is in contact with the friction cam, the pawl selectively engages and disengages with the friction wheel under the frictional action of the release spring; and / or The friction wheel and the ratchet seat are respectively connected to the components of the machine, or the friction wheel and the ratchet seat are respectively connected to the components of the device, or the friction wheel and the ratchet seat are respectively connected to the components of the transmission system, or the friction wheel and the ratchet seat are respectively connected to the components of the mechanism.

2. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pawl includes at least a first pawl (1); and / or The friction wheel includes at least a first friction wheel (2); and / or The return spring includes at least a first return spring (3); and / or The pawl seat includes at least a first pawl seat (4); and / or The friction cam includes at least a first friction cam (5); and / or The release spring includes at least a first release spring (18); and / or The inertial cam includes at least a first inertial cam (30); and / or The first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); or the first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4) between a first defined angle and a second defined angle; and / or The first inertial cam (30) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and the first inertial cam (30) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4) between the third and fourth limiting angles; and / or One end of the first separation spring (18) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5). Under the action of the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam (30), the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively contacts the first friction wheel (2), or the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or The first return spring (3) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the first defined angle position, the first pawl (1) selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the second defined angle position, the first pawl (1) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the third defined angular position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) contacts the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the fourth defined angle position, and when the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the second defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or The first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the machine, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the device, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the transmission system, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the mechanism; and / or The first pawl (1) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction wheel (2) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first return spring (3) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first pawl seat (4) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction cam (5) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first release spring (18) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first inertial cam (30) includes at least one or more components.

3. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pawl includes at least a first pawl (1); and / or The friction wheel includes at least a first friction wheel (2); and / or The return spring includes at least a first return spring (3); and / or The pawl seat includes at least a first pawl seat (4); and / or The friction cam includes at least a first friction cam (5); and / or The release spring includes at least a first release spring (18); and / or The inertial cam includes at least a first inertial cam (30); and / or The first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); or the first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4) between a first defined angle and a second defined angle; and / or The first inertial cam (30) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5), and the first inertial cam (30) is rotatable relative to the first friction cam (5) between the third and fourth limiting angles; and / or One end of the first separation spring (18) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5). Under the action of the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam (30), the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively contacts the first friction wheel (2), or the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or The first return spring (3) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the first defined angle position, the first pawl (1) selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the second defined angle position, the first pawl (1) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first friction cam (5) to the third defined angular position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) contacts the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first friction cam (5) to the fourth defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or The first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the machine, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the device, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the transmission system, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the mechanism; and / or The first pawl (1) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction wheel (2) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first return spring (3) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first pawl seat (4) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction cam (5) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first release spring (18) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first inertial cam (30) includes at least one or more components.

4. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pawl includes at least a first pawl (1); and / or The friction wheel includes at least a first friction wheel (2); and / or The return spring includes at least a first return spring (3); and / or The pawl seat includes at least a first pawl seat (4); and / or The friction cam includes at least a first friction cam (5); and / or The release spring includes at least a first release spring (18); and / or The inertial cam includes at least a first inertial cam (30); and / or The first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); or the first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4) between a first defined angle and a second defined angle; and / or The first inertial cam (30) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first separation spring (18), and the first inertial cam (30) is rotatable relative to the first separation spring (18) between the third and fourth limiting angles; and / or One end of the first separation spring (18) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5). Under the action of the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam (30), the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively contacts the first friction wheel (2), or the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or The first return spring (3) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the first defined angle position, the first pawl (1) selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the second defined angle position, the first pawl (1) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first separation spring (18) to the third defined angular position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) contacts the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first separation spring (18) to the fourth defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or The first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the machine, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the device, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the transmission system, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the mechanism; and / or The first pawl (1) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction wheel (2) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first return spring (3) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first pawl seat (4) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction cam (5) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first release spring (18) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first inertial cam (30) includes at least one or more components.

5. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pawl includes at least a first pawl (1); and / or The friction wheel includes at least a first friction wheel (2); and / or The return spring includes at least a first return spring (3); and / or The pawl seat includes at least a first pawl seat (4); and / or The friction cam includes at least a first friction cam (5); and / or The release spring includes at least a first release spring (18); and / or The inertial cam includes at least a first inertial cam (30); and / or The first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); or the first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4) between a first defined angle and a second defined angle; and / or The first inertial cam (30) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction wheel (2), and the first inertial cam (30) is rotatable relative to the first friction wheel (2) between the third and fourth limiting angles; and / or One end of the first separation spring (18) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction wheel (2). Under the action of the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam (30), the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively contacts the first friction cam (5), or the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively disengages from the first friction cam (5); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or The first return spring (3) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the first defined angle position, the first pawl (1) selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the second defined angle position, the first pawl (1) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first friction wheel (2) to the third defined angular position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) contacts the first friction cam (5); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first friction wheel (2) to the fourth defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) disengages from the first friction cam (5); and / or The first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the machine, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the device, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the transmission system, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the mechanism; and / or The first pawl (1) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction wheel (2) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first return spring (3) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first pawl seat (4) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction cam (5) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first release spring (18) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first inertial cam (30) includes at least one or more components.

6. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pawl includes at least a first pawl (1); and / or The friction wheel includes at least a first friction wheel (2); and / or The return spring includes at least a first return spring (3); and / or The pawl seat includes at least a first pawl seat (4); and / or The friction cam includes at least a first friction cam (5); and / or The release spring includes at least a first release spring (18); and / or The inertial cam includes at least a first inertial cam (30); and / or The first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); or the first pawl (1) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction cam (5), and within a certain angle range, the first pawl (1) is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first pawl seat (4), and is rotatable relative to the first pawl seat (4) between a first defined angle and a second defined angle; and / or The first inertial cam (30) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first separation spring (18), and the first inertial cam (30) is rotatable relative to the first separation spring (18) between the third and fourth limiting angles; and / or One end of the first separation spring (18) is directly or indirectly disposed on the first friction wheel (2). Under the action of the rotational inertia of the first inertial cam (30), the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively contacts the first friction cam (5), or the other end of the first separation spring (18) selectively disengages from the first friction cam (5); and / or The first friction cam (5) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or The first return spring (3) is directly or indirectly connected to the first pawl (1); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the first defined angle position, the first pawl (1) selectively engages or disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first friction cam (5) rotates relative to the first pawl seat (4) to the second defined angle position, the first pawl (1) disengages from the first friction wheel (2); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first separation spring (18) to the third defined angular position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) contacts the first friction cam (5); and / or When the first inertial cam (30) rotates relative to the first separation spring (18) to the fourth defined angle position, the other end of the first separation spring (18) disengages from the first friction cam (5); and / or The first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the machine, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the device, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the transmission system, or the first friction wheel (2) and the first pawl seat (4) are respectively connected to components of the mechanism; and / or The first pawl (1) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction wheel (2) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first return spring (3) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first pawl seat (4) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first friction cam (5) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first release spring (18) includes at least one or more components; and / or The first inertial cam (30) includes at least one or more components.

7. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the first defined angle position, the friction cam and the pawl seat have an angle positioning function; and / or When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the second defined angle position, the friction cam and the pawl seat have an angle positioning function; and / or When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the third defined angular position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat have an angular positioning function; and / or When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the fourth defined angle position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat have an angle positioning function.

8. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the first defined angle position, the friction cam and the pawl seat achieve an angle positioning function through a series of bosses and / or grooves; and / or When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the second defined angle position, the friction cam and the pawl seat achieve an angle positioning function through a series of bosses and / or grooves; and / or When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the third defined angular position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning through a series of bosses and / or grooves; and / or When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the fourth defined angle position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning function through a series of bosses and / or grooves.

9. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The friction-actuated friction clutch equipped with an inertial cam includes at least: a positioning mechanism (8); and / or When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the first defined angle position, the friction cam and the pawl seat achieve angle positioning through the positioning mechanism (8); and / or When the friction cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the second defined angle position, the friction cam and the pawl seat achieve angle positioning through the positioning mechanism (8); and / or When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the third defined angle position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat achieve angle positioning through the positioning mechanism (8); and / or When the inertial cam rotates relative to the pawl seat to the fourth defined angle position, the inertial cam and the pawl seat achieve angular positioning through the positioning mechanism (8); and / or The first release spring (18) includes at least a first release spring bracket (181), a first release spring friction pad (182); and / or The first separating spring bracket (181) has at least a certain elastic deformation capacity; and / or One end of the first separation spring bracket (181) is directly or indirectly fixed to the first friction cam (5), and the other end of the first separation spring bracket (181) is fixedly connected to the first separation spring friction pad (182); or one end of the first separation spring bracket (181) is directly or indirectly fixed to the first friction wheel (2), and the other end of the first separation spring bracket (181) is fixedly connected to the first separation spring friction pad (182); and / or The first separation spring friction pad (182) contacts the first friction wheel (2), or the first separation spring friction pad (182) contacts the first friction cam (5).

10. The friction-actuated friction clutch with an inertial cam as described in any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The friction cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the pawl seat via a bearing; and / or The inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the pawl seat via a bearing, or the inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the friction cam via a bearing, or the inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the release spring via a bearing, or the inertial cam is directly or indirectly mounted on the friction wheel via a bearing; and / or The friction wheel is directly or indirectly connected to the ratchet seat via a bearing.