Abstract
A ratchet mechanism includes: a first member having an annular surface provided with a plurality of teeth arranged parallel to its axial direction; a second member configured to be rotatable relative to a circumferential direction of the annular surface; at least two first drive transmission members arranged on the second member, each including at least one ratchet tooth, the first drive transmission members being configured to be engaged with the teeth to transmit motion between the first member and the second member, where the ratchet tooth of each of the first drive transmission members is in different engaged states with the teeth.