US3286802A
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Clutch release bearing mechanism
Assignee: ZF Friedrichshafen AG
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Filing: 1964-11-25
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1984-11-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fadler Kurt
- 👤 Binder Richard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:44
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; F16D23/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A SUPPORT; (B) A SLEEVE MEMBER HAVING AN AXIS AND BEING AXIALLY SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; (C) A UNITARY OUTER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN INNER CYLINDRICAL BEARING FACE AND ANOTHER INNER FACE ABOUT SAID AXIS; (D) AN INNER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER BEARING FACE SPACED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF AND OPPOSITELY SAID INNER FACE, SAID BEARING FACES BEING COAXIAL; (E) A PLURALITY OF BEARING MEMBERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID RACE MEMBERS IN SIMULTANEOUS ROLLING CONTACT WITH SAID BEARING FACES; (F) ABUTMENT MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID INNER RACE MEMBER AND PROJECTING BEYOND SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER IN ONE AXIAL DIRECTION; (1) SAID OTHER INNER FACE OF SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER PROJECTING BEYOND SAID INNER RACE MEMBER IN THE OTHER AXIAL DIRECTION,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CLUTCH RELEASE MECHANISM COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A SUPPORT; (B) A SLEEVE MEMBER HAVING AN AXIS AND BEING AXIALLY SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT; (C) A UNITARY OUTER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN INNER CYLINDRICAL BEARING FACE AND ANOTHER INNER FACE ABOUT SAID AXIS; (D) AN INNER RACE MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER BEARING FACE SPACED RADIALLY INWARDLY OF AND OPPOSITELY SAID INNER FACE, SAID BEARING FACES BEING COAXIAL; (E) A PLURALITY OF BEARING MEMBERS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID RACE MEMBERS IN SIMULTANEOUS ROLLING CONTACT WITH SAID BEARING FACES; (F) ABUTMENT MEANS INTEGRAL WITH SAID INNER RACE MEMBER AND PROJECTING BEYOND SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER IN ONE AXIAL DIRECTION; (1) SAID OTHER INNER FACE OF SAID OUTER RACE MEMBER PROJECTING BEYOND SAID INNER RACE MEMBER IN THE OTHER AXIAL DIRECTION,
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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |