Clutch assembly including strengthening members
US6945086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49995
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch housing assembly for use in vehicle drivelines includes at least one strengthening member at an open end of the housing. The strengthening member preferably is formed by cutting away portions of the housing near the open end and then deforming the remaining portions. The deformed portions preferably are folded over and against a surface of the housing near the open end. The strengthening members provide additional strength to the housing at the open end to resist deformations that may otherwise occur because of forces incident on the assembly during operation of the vehicle driveline.
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