Interrupted thread lock mechanism for an engine-transmission assembly
US4766777A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1986 |
| Grant date | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7007
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A mechanism for operatively connecting an engine and transmission within a ehicle. The mechanism includes a rotary cylinder-like structure 33 having spline lock elements adapted to mesh with spline lock elements carried by an end wall of the engine. A worm-worm wheel assembly or its equivalent is used to effect rotation of the cylinder; self-locking characteristic of the worm-worm wheel unit resists load forces tending to disturb the lock action. An annular housing structure is provided to seal the lock mechanisms from mud, snow, etc. in the ambient atmosphere.
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