Clutch disc with axially expanded spline teeth
US10024369B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/52
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch disc, including: an axis of rotation; an annular core ring; a first plurality of spline teeth forming a first radially outermost portion of the clutch disc; and a second plurality of spline teeth forming a second radially outermost portion of the clutch disc, respective spline teeth in the second plurality of spline teeth alternating, in a circumferential direction, with respective teeth in the first plurality of spline teeth. A circle passing through the first plurality of spline teeth does not pass through the second plurality of spline teeth.
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