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Anchor in automatic transmission bands

US5381876A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1993
Grant dateJan 17, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D65/04
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transmission brake band (10) for use in automatic transmissions includes strap member (12) with an apply bracket (18) located at one end and a reaction bracket (20) located at the opposed end. The reaction bracket (20) is formed from the strap material as an up-raised dome (36) surrounding the reaction opening (32). The surface of the dome (36) immediately surrounding the reaction opening (32) is substantially planar and perpendicular to a longitudinal axis defined by the reaction opening (32).

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