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Apparatus for supplying hydraulic fluid to an hydraulic clutch

US4541515A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1982
Grant dateSep 17, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/194
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Hydraulically operated friction clutches mounted on a rotary shaft within a stationary case receive hydraulic fluid through a longitudinal bore in the shaft communicating with a pressure chamber in each of the clutches. Concentric stationary oil feeding pipes extend axially into one end of said bore, and bushings are provided in the bore for an end portion of each pipe. Stationary supporting members are provided for each pipe, these supporting members each comprising a thin annular plate having inner and outer portions in the same plane and the central portion axially offset therefrom. Sealing rings are clamped between the outer periphery of each supporting member and the case, and additional sealing rings are clamped between each pipe and the supporting member, respectively.

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