Integrated transmission bell housing
US6994603B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2186
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The integrated bell housing on an engine, carries a supercharger, an alternator, a water pump and a starter. The engine has a crankshaft which is coupled to a flywheel in the casing as is a geared transmission. The flywheel has a first gear and a second gear. The first gear drives a supercharger drive shaft which drives the supercharger. The second gear is coupled to an alternator drive shaft such that the flywheel drives the alternator. A water pump drive shaft is keyed to the crankshaft and is rotatably mounted through the bell housing.
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