US3922882A
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Power transmission assembly for use in motor vehicles
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1973-10-02
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Granted: 1975-12-02
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Expires: 1993-10-02
Abstract
Abstract A tubing for holding therein a flexible shaft used in motor vehicles, characterized by its inner face provided with a plurality of portions for residence of a lubricant. The portions can easily be provided by making the inner face of the tubing polygonal in cross section. With such structure of tubing, the leakage-out of the lubricant can be effectively avoided.
Inventors
- 👤 Isao Kimata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/24; F16C1/02; F16C1/06; F16C1/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S464/00; Y10S464/902; Y10S464/903; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A power transmission assembly for use in motor vehicles, comprising a tubular member having an inner face with a hexagonal cross section to form six corner sections to contain a lubricant, and a flexible shaft of circular cross section which is entirely supported with only the aid of the lubricant in coaxial alignment with the tubular member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A power transmission assembly for use in motor vehicles, comprising a tubular member having an inner face with a hexagonal cross section to form six corner sections to contain a lubricant, and a flexible shaft of circular cross section which is entirely supported with only the aid of the lubricant in coaxial alignment with the tubular member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A power transmission assembly according to claim 1, wherein the tubular member is provided on its outer periphery with a plurality of steel wires helically wound thereon or a steel braid.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-12-01 | 1979-06-02 | 1979-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-12-01 | 1983-06-02 | 1983-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-12-01 | 1987-06-02 | 1987-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |