Reduced noise flexplate
US10690219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T10/62
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flexplate assembly comprising a central plate having a general disc shape disposed about and extending radially from an axis. The central plate has a first radial width. A ring gear is annularly secured about the central plate and presents an outer circumference that defines a plurality of ring teeth extending therefrom. At least one noise plate is disposed adjacent to the central plate and extends circumferentially about the axis for reducing vibrations and noise from the flexplate assembly. The noise plate has a second radial width that is at least one half of the first radial width of the central plate. A method of constructing such a flexplate assembly is also provided.
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