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Drive train component with structural cover

US8657716B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2012
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 13, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/2186
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A drivetrain component is provided that may include a housing, a component, a cover and a pair of bearings. The housing may define an internal cavity and a pair of bearing bulkheads. The component may be received in the internal cavity. The cover may be coupled to the housing and may close a side of the internal cavity. The cover may include a pair of bearing caps. Each of the bearing caps may be mounted to a corresponding one of the bearing bulkheads. The pair of bearings may be received on the component. Each bearing may be engaged to an associated one of the bearing bulkheads and an associated one of the bearing caps.

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