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Auxiliary transmission

US4485692A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 17, 1982
Grant dateDec 4, 1984
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 17, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/19451
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An auxiliary transmission is provided for a light and medium duty truck having manual transmissions. The auxiliary transmission is an electrically actuated two speed gear system to be installed between the clutch and manual transmission for providing a direct pass through of engine rpm or for providing overdrive or underdrive depending on the gear set design.

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