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Transmission thermostat device

US8020782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2006
Grant dateSep 20, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H57/0413
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transmission thermostat device includes a body having first and second input ports and first and second output ports. A first fluid path extends between the first input port and the first output port. A second fluid path extends between the second input port and the second output port. A bypass port is disposed between the first fluid path and the second fluid path. A temperature sensing mechanism is disposed within the housing. The temperature sensing mechanism element is operative in a first mode to close the bypass port and in a second mode to open the bypass port. The temperature sensing mechanism includes a bimetal element responsive to a change in temperature.

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