Integrated leaf spring and seal retention
US9518617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49249
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive assembly for a drive assembly or transmission is provided. The drive assembly includes a front cover; a piston plate slidable axially toward and away from the front cover; a connection plate axially between the front cover and the piston plate elastically connecting the front cover and piston plate to each other; and at least one seal along at least one radial end of the piston plate, the connection plate and the piston plate retaining the at least one seal axially therebetween. A method of forming a drive assembly is also provided.
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