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Transmission structure for an automotive vehicle

US5042321A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 24, 1990
Grant dateAug 27, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2186
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission structure for an automotive vehicle having a power unit includes an engine and a transmission device, including a power transmitting device connected to an output shaft of the engine, for transfer from an output of the engine to the transmission device. A first housing for the power transmitting device, a second housing for the transmission device, connected to the first housing, a differential device, housed in the first housing and positioned so as to be offset from an output shaft of the engine, and a reinforcement element, having one end portion connected to an upper surface of the first housing and another end portion connected to both side surfaces of the second housing, are provided.

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