US3250357A
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Clutch lever assembly with automatic adjuster
Assignee: Borg Warner Corp
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Filing: 1963-12-13
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Granted: 1966-05-10
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Expires: 1983-12-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reinhold C Zeidler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:43
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G7/00; G05G7/02; G05G7/04; F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A CLUTCH COMPRISING A DRIVING MEMBER, A PRESSURE PLATE, AND A DRIVEN MEMBER INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND SAID PRESSURE PLATE; A HOUSING SURROUNDING SAID DRIVING MEMBER, SAID PRESSURE PLATE AND SAID DRIVEN MEMBER; A COVER PLATE CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVING MEMBER SURROUNDING SAID PRESSURE PLATE AND SAID DRIVEN MEMBER DEFINING A SPACE BETWEEN SAID COVER PLATE AND SAID HOUSING; A CHUTE RELEASE BEARING SLIDABLE AXIALLY; A PLURALITY OF CLUTCH RELEASE MEMBERS CONNECTED TO SAID COVER PLATE AND ENGAGING SAID CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AND CARRIED EXTENDING FROM SAID CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AND CARRIED THEREBY HAVING AN END ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A MOTION LIMITING MEANS; AND MOTION LIMITING MEANS PROVIDING A CLUTCH DISENGAGED STOP FOR SAID CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AS A FUNCTION OF WEAR OF SAID DRIVEN MEMBER; A CONTROL LEVEL PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING; A TRANSFER LEVER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING ENGAGING SAID CONTROL LEVER; A RELEASE FORK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGING SAID RELEASE BEARINGS, AND MEANS TO PROVIDE AN ADJUSTABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID RELEASE FORK AND SAID TRANSFER LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A CLUTCH COMPRISING A DRIVING MEMBER, A PRESSURE PLATE, AND A DRIVEN MEMBER INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND SAID PRESSURE PLATE; A HOUSING SURROUNDING SAID DRIVING MEMBER, SAID PRESSURE PLATE AND SAID DRIVEN MEMBER; A COVER PLATE CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVING MEMBER SURROUNDING SAID PRESSURE PLATE AND SAID DRIVEN MEMBER DEFINING A SPACE BETWEEN SAID COVER PLATE AND SAID HOUSING; A CHUTE RELEASE BEARING SLIDABLE AXIALLY; A PLURALITY OF CLUTCH RELEASE MEMBERS CONNECTED TO SAID COVER PLATE AND ENGAGING SAID CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AND CARRIED EXTENDING FROM SAID CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AND CARRIED THEREBY HAVING AN END ADAPTED TO ENGAGE A MOTION LIMITING MEANS; AND MOTION LIMITING MEANS PROVIDING A CLUTCH DISENGAGED STOP FOR SAID CLUTCH RELEASE BEARING AS A FUNCTION OF WEAR OF SAID DRIVEN MEMBER; A CONTROL LEVEL PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING; A TRANSFER LEVER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING ENGAGING SAID CONTROL LEVER; A RELEASE FORK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING AND ENGAGING SAID RELEASE BEARINGS, AND MEANS TO PROVIDE AN ADJUSTABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID RELEASE FORK AND SAID TRANSFER LEVER.
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) | 1969-05-09 | 1969-11-08 | 1970-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-09 | 1973-11-08 | 1974-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-09 | 1977-11-08 | 1978-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |