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Shift yoke

US5842380A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1997
Grant dateDec 1, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20183
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A shift yoke (10) defining contact pads (18, 20) for axially engaging contact surfaces (22) on a relatively rotating clutch member (12). Inlet ramps (34, 36) are provided at the upstream ends of the contact pads to provide an inlet (36) for directing lubricant between the axially engaging surfaces.

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