Mechanism for converting repetitive circular motion into rotational motion

Abstract

To manufacture a one-way clutch in a thin and light-weight manner, and utilizing the advantage obtained from these effects, use the one-way clutch in bicycles, generators, etc. as a rotational force conversion mechanism that efficiently converts irregular reciprocating motion and irregular circular arc motion into rotational force.SOLUTION: In a one-way clutch conventionally provided with a one-way engagement tool in a circumferential direction, the present invention comprises a one-way engagement tool on a disc surface (axial surface). Also, a rotation plate is further arranged oppositely between right and left rotation plates to transmit mutually opposite rotation of the left and right rotation plates as unidirectional rotation to a rotation transmission plate arranged oppositely. Further, forward and reverse rotations of the opposite rotation plates are transmitted by dividing the forward rotation and the reverse rotation to the right and left rotation plates.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

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