Anyone see a problem with this One way needle bearing application?
I have a small system here with a 1/8 HP Motor required to apply a load of about 100lb-in's at 20RPM with a needle type sprague clutch on the driven shaft (where the driven shaft makes the inner race of this bearing type).
I want to be able to disengage this "one way bearing" by sliding the shaft through to a reduced diameter so as the clutch needles won't engage. the sliding unit will have other support besides this one way bearing. it will only serve to lock the shaft to the load when 2 conditions are met ie. When the shaft is slid through to where the larger diameter can engage the locking needles, and when the shaft turns in the direction to lock the load to it. I'm not familiar with any system where a shaft is allowed (while stopped) to slide through a needle bearing like this. and am wondering if this is an acceptable practice or if anyone knows of a bearing that will survive this kind of operation?