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Automatic transmission with feedback passage for preventing reverse flow

US5176039A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 1991
Grant dateJan 5, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2011

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

Abstract

An automatic transmission with a reverse inhibit feedback passage between front and rear oil sumps. The transmission includes a case, a passage in the case for returning oil to the front sump from the rear sump and a flap valve for allowing the flow from rear sump to front sump while inhibiting oil flow in the reverse direction.

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