Two-piece housing for compound transmission
US5737978A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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