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Clutch support

US8397892B2 · kind B2 · utility

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6Claims

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Assignee

GETRAG FORD Transmissions GmbH · GB

Inventors

Winfried Schulz · Berlin, DE
Thomas B. Martin · Montville, US
Patrick Isele · Cologne, DE
Friedel Lauscher · Kreuzau, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 18, 2009
Grant date	Mar 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 9, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16D2250/00
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch support for supporting a clutch hub of a clutch such that the clutch hub is rotatable is described. The clutch hub comprises a flange that is fixable at clutch housing or the like; a substantially cylindrical element for receiving the clutch hub such that the clutch hub is rotatable; and a sleeve with at least one groove formed therein for providing at least one channel that allows oil to be supplied to the clutch through this channel. The sleeve is manufactured substantially without any chip removing machining action. This achieves the goal to provide a clutch support that can be manufactured in a simple manner and at comparatively low cost.

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