Integrated clutch transmission
US5788037A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H3/0915
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper and clutch assembly is provided having a damper mechanism for providing a dampened connection to an engine output shaft and having an inertia member connected thereto. A multi-disc clutch mechanism is also drivingly connected to the damper mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a plurality of drive plates connected to a drive drum, a plurality of driven plates connected to a driven drum and an inertia member connected to the drive drum. The damper and clutch assembly is integrated into the housing of a manual shift automotive transmission and is provided with a forced air cooling system and an inside to outside lubrication system.
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