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Support structure of power transfer device in combination with transmission unit

US4779701A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 26, 1987
Grant dateOct 25, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60K17/34
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A support structure of a power transfer device arranged in parallel with an internal combustion engine and integrally assembled with a transmission unit secured at one side thereof to a cylinder block of the engine, which includes a first stiffener fastened at one end thereof to an end portion of a casing of the power transfer device and at another end thereof to the cylinder block of the engine, a second stiffener fastened at one end thereof to an intermediate portion of the power transfer casing and at another end thereof to the cylinder block of the engine, and a third stiffener fastened at one end thereof to a casing of the transmission unit and at another end thereof to the cylinder block of the engine, wherein the stiffeners are made of cast iron.

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