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Torque transmitter connection assembly

US6604885B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 11, 2000
Grant dateAug 12, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/7028
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An assembly including a driving connection for torque transmission in a drive train of an engine by means of a shaft-hub connection. The shaft-hub connection is provided with lengthwise teeth for releasable connection of a crankshaft with a coaxial hydrodynamic torque converter. The lengthwise teeth of the shaft-hub connection have tooth cross sections that increase or decrease in the lengthwise direction of the teeth.

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