Bracket for solenoids on vehicle transmissions
US6085615A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bracket for connecting a solenoid to a vehicle transmission includes a solenoid of the type that activates a valve for transmission fluid, and the solenoid includes an alignment member. The bracket includes a centerplate on which the solenoid can be mounted. The centerplate has alignment surfaces for receiving the alignment member of the solenoid to align the solenoid with respect to the bracket. An attachment appendage is detachably secured to the bracket, where the attachment appendage has an attachment opening to accommodate a fastener to secure the bracket to the transmission. The attachment appendage can be removed from the centerplate to allow the bracket to fit any one of a group of several vehicle transmissions.
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