Universal bellhousing, system and method therefore
US11174934B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of forming a universal bellhousing which may be adapted to a variety of automotive engine and transmission combinations is disclosed. The bellhousing is made by spin forming a sheet of material and welding a transmission plate to the cone. The cone and transmission plate are indexed to mount to a specific, desired engine-transmission combination.
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