Transmission clutch assembly fixture
US8087146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53926
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fixture to align the inner splines of a plurality of clutch plates within a clutch housing assembly, the fixture including: a central body; a first fixed finger rigidly attached to a first fixed portion of the central body; and a first movable finger rigidly attached to a first movable portion of the central body. The first movable finger oscillates back and forth relative to the first fixed finger, to assist the alignment of the plurality of clutch plates within the clutch housing assembly. The fixture also centers and locks the plurality of clutch plates in the correct alignment position.
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