Universal bellhousing, system and method therefore
US10393254B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A universal bellhousing which may be adapted to a variety of automotive engine and transmission combinations and method of making the same is disclosed. The bellhousing is made by spin forming a sheet of material and welding a transmission plate onto the cone. The cone and transmission plate are indexed to mount to a specified engine-transmission combination.
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