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Butterfly type two-way check valve for an automatic transmission

US5941270A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1997
Grant dateAug 24, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/7846
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved two-way check valve for controlling the flow of fluid to an element from either one of a pair of hydraulic sources in a hydraulic automatic transmission, the check valve having a flow cavity in which a pivotal flapper valve is mounted so as to alternately cover one of two inlet openings to the cavity.

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