Housing for front-drive automatic transmission for transverse engine of automotive vehicle
US4271721A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Front-drive automatic transmission includes an output gear positioned between a planetary gear system and a hydrokinetic torque converter. A differential is provided to deliver torque from the output gear to each of two axle shafts. A transmission case for the planetary gear system and a torque converter housing for the torque converter are connected to each other to define an interface which lies in a plane disposed outboard of the inboard face of the output gear with respect to the gear system. The transmission case is formed with a valve cover attachment surface which extends up to a location adjacent the plane.
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