Manual transmission with synchronized reverse gear
US5722291A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 26, 1996 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19233
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A manual transmission for use in motor vehicles is disclosed. The transmission includes an input shaft, an output shaft, and a plurality of constant-mesh gearsets that can be selectively engaged for establishing corresponding forward gears therebetween. In addition, a reverse gear assembly is provided for establishing the reverse gear. The reverse gear assembly includes an idler shaft, a first idler gear rotatably supported on the idler shaft and which is driven by the input shaft, a second idler gear fixed to the idler shaft and meshed with a reverse output gear fixed for rotation with the output shaft, and a synchronizer clutch operable for selectively coupling the first idler gear to the idler shaft to establish the reverse gear.
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