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US3249188A
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Sleeve clutch assemblies having engageable tapered teeth
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-11-14
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maina Mario Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D11/00; F16D11/08; F16D11/10; F16D2011/002; F16D2011/008; F16D23/00; F16D23/02; F16D23/04; F16D23/06; F16D2023/0631; F16D2023/0656
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A SLEEVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROTARY SHAFT, AXIALLY EXTENDING SPLINES FORMED ON THE ROTARY SHAFT, AT LEAST ONE GEARWHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE ROTARY SHAFT ADJACENT THE SPLINES THEREOF, MEANS FOR EFFECTING ROTATION OF THE GEARWHEEL ON THE ROTARY SHAFT, EXTERNAL DOG TEETH WHICH ARE FORMED ON A PORTION OF THE GEARWHEEL ADJACENT THE SHAFT SPLINES AND ARE AXIALLY TAPERED ON BOTH FLANKS, AND A CLUTCH SLEEVE WHICH IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT SPLINES FOR SELECTIVE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL DOG TEETH OF THE GEARWHEEL AND THE ROTARY SHAFT, THE CLUTCH SLEEVE BEING FORMED WITH INTERNAL TEETH HAVING THE FACING FLANKS OF ADJACENT TEETH WHICH EXTEND AXIALLY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE AXIAL SPLINES ON THE SHAFT BEING PARALLEL, AND THE OTHER FACING FLANKS OF ADJACENT TEETH BEING AXIALLY TAPERED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TAPERED FLANKS OF THE DOG TEETH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A SLEEVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROTARY SHAFT, AXIALLY EXTENDING SPLINES FORMED ON THE ROTARY SHAFT, AT LEAST ONE GEARWHEEL ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON THE ROTARY SHAFT ADJACENT THE SPLINES THEREOF, MEANS FOR EFFECTING ROTATION OF THE GEARWHEEL ON THE ROTARY SHAFT, EXTERNAL DOG TEETH WHICH ARE FORMED ON A PORTION OF THE GEARWHEEL ADJACENT THE SHAFT SPLINES AND ARE AXIALLY TAPERED ON BOTH FLANKS, AND A CLUTCH SLEEVE WHICH IS SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT SPLINES FOR SELECTIVE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN THE EXTERNAL DOG TEETH OF THE GEARWHEEL AND THE ROTARY SHAFT, THE CLUTCH SLEEVE BEING FORMED WITH INTERNAL TEETH HAVING THE FACING FLANKS OF ADJACENT TEETH WHICH EXTEND AXIALLY FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE AXIAL SPLINES ON THE SHAFT BEING PARALLEL, AND THE OTHER FACING FLANKS OF ADJACENT TEETH BEING AXIALLY TAPERED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE TAPERED FLANKS OF THE DOG TEETH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |