Split drive train
US10487880B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2001/103
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multi-section drive shaft transmission section with threading about an exterior surface, and a spline gear section extending into a clutch assembly with similar threading about a portion of an exterior surface. Between the transmission and the spline sections is a coupling section, with mating surfaces complimentary to respective mating surfaces located on the spline gear and transmission sections. The mating surfaces are designed to let the coupling either slide out of place, or to be removed by sliding the spline gear section further into the pilot bushing. The coupling, spline gear and transmission sections are secured in place with an anodized threaded sleeve. The transmission coupling, and spline gear sections make up a portion of a vehicle drive train. The coupling section can be slidably removed allowing the spline gear section to slide out of the pilot bushing and over a tab or tongue of the transmission section, which enables the clutch assembly to be removed from the drive train.
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