Axial bearing bridge for ball ramp
US10030697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H25/186
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ball ramp plate and a ball ramp assembly including the ball ramp plate are provided. The ball ramp plate comprises a stamped metal plate formed with ramped ball pockets on a first side at a ball ramp pitch radius and a thrust bearing support on a second side of the plate. The thrust bearing support has a first support surface at a first pitch radius greater than the ball ramp pitch radius and a second support surface at a second pitch radius less than the ball ramp pitch radius.
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