US3354738A
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Multiple speed ratio power transmission mechanism
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1965-06-09
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1985-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter G Ivanchich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H63/00; F16H63/02; F16H63/30; F16D; F16D21/00; F16D21/02; F16D21/04; F16D23/00; F16D23/02; F16D23/04; F16H3/00; F16H3/02; F16H3/08; F16H3/083; F16H3/087; F16H3/093; F16H3/095; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19228; Y10T74/19233; Y10T74/19284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM FOR DELIVERING TORQUE FROM A DRIVING MEMBER TO A DRIVEN MEMBER, A SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MECHANISM COMPRISING CONCENTRIC CLUTCH MEMBERS, ONE CLUTCH MEMBER BEING CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH, FIRST CLUTCH TEETH CARRIED BY SAID ONE CLUTCH MEMBER, MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING AND DISESTABLISHING SELECTIVELY A TORQUE DELIVERY PATH BETWEEN SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND THE OTHER SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MEMBER, SAID OTHER SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MEMBER HAVING FORMED THEREON SECOND CLUTCH TEETH THAT ARE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE TEETH OF SAID ONE MEMBER AS ONE OF SAID SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MEMBERS IS SHIFTED AXIALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER, A SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH RING WITHIN THE OUTERMOST ONE OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE INNER PERIPHERY OF THE SAME, SAID CLUTCH RING BEING SPLIT TO PROVIDE TWO JUXTAPOSED ENDS, AND A THRUST MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING TORQUE FROM
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM FOR DELIVERING TORQUE FROM A DRIVING MEMBER TO A DRIVEN MEMBER, A SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MECHANISM COMPRISING CONCENTRIC CLUTCH MEMBERS, ONE CLUTCH MEMBER BEING CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH, FIRST CLUTCH TEETH CARRIED BY SAID ONE CLUTCH MEMBER, MEANS FOR ESTABLISHING AND DISESTABLISHING SELECTIVELY A TORQUE DELIVERY PATH BETWEEN SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND THE OTHER SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MEMBER, SAID OTHER SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MEMBER HAVING FORMED THEREON SECOND CLUTCH TEETH THAT ARE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE TEETH OF SAID ONE MEMBER AS ONE OF SAID SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH MEMBERS IS SHIFTED AXIALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER, A SYNCHRONIZER CLUTCH RING WITHIN THE OUTERMOST ONE OF SAID CLUTCH MEMBERS AND FRICTIONALLY ENGAGING THE INNER PERIPHERY OF THE SAME, SAID CLUTCH RING BEING SPLIT TO PROVIDE TWO JUXTAPOSED ENDS, AND A THRUST MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING TORQUE FROM
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |