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Two-piece housing for compound transmission

US5737978A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 10, 1996
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

A housing (116) for a compound transmission (110) comprising two major pieces is provided. An elongated, generally cup-shaped gear housing piece (190) includes a base portion (194) defining the housing rearward end wall (116B) and a tubular portion (196) extending to a flanged opening (198). A generally cup-shaped clutch housing piece (192) includes a flanged base portion (200) for engaging the flanged opening and defining the transmission forward end wall (116A) and a forwardly flared portion (218) for mounting to the vehicle engine and enclosing the vehicle master clutch.

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