One-way clutch for electric tricycle with free-running brake

摘要

This invention relates to a one-way clutch (1) for coupling an electric center motor (10) into and out of engagement with a drive of an electrically powered bicycle (100) with a coaster brake, wherein the one-way clutch (1) comprises - at least one displacement member (60) journaled in a bearing (70) through a portion of either a sprocket member (31) or a drive disc (50); - a first cavity (80) formed in a portion of a crank arm disc (41), and configured to receive and engage a first portion of the engagement member (60); and - a plurality of second cavities (90) configured to receive and engage a second portion of the engagement member (60), wherein the plurality of second cavities (90) is formed in the opposite of the sprocket members (31) and the drive disc (50) which has the at least one bearing (70) formed therein, and wherein the engagement member (60) is linearly slideably relative to the bearing (70) between a first position, where a first portion of the engagement member (60) is received in and engages the first cavity (80), and where the engagement member (60) is disengaged from the second cavity (90); and a second position, where a second portion of the engagement member (60) is received in and engages the second cavity (90), and where the engagement member (60) is disengaged from the first cavity (80).