Synchronizer having asymmetric blocker and sleeve teeth
US9777779B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2023/0668
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A synchronizer for a transmission of a motor vehicle is provided. The synchronizer includes a sleeve and a blocker ring. The sleeve includes sleeve spline teeth and advanced sleeve spline teeth. The blocker ring includes blocker spline teeth. The sleeve spline teeth and blocker spline teeth are each asymmetrical and have a blunt tip, a first angled side, and a second angled side. The first and second angled sides have different angular relationships to a longitudinal axis of the teeth.
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