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Clutch shifter
Assignee: SKF Industrial Trading and Development Co BV
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Filing: 1974-12-06
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Granted: 1976-07-06
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Expires: 1994-12-06
Abstract
Abstract A clutch shifter engagement structure including a sliding sleeve and an antifriction bearing. The sliding sleeve includes a radially extending portion and the bearing a flange. A buckle engages both the radially extending portion and the bearing flange, the buckle further including extending arms adapted for engagement, as by a disengaging fork.
Inventors
- 👤 Horst M. Ernst
- 👤 Manfred Brandenstein
- 👤 Armin Olschewski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; F16D23/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A clutch shifter comprisng a sliding sleeve having a radially extending portion and an antifriction bearing having a rotating ring and a nonrotating ring including a flange, fastening means for fastening said nonrotating ring in the sliding sleeve, said fastening means including at least one buckle embracing said radial portion of said sliding sleeve and said flange of said nonrotating ring with a radial play, said buckle including a plurality of extending arms for the reception of a disengaging fork.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A clutch shifter comprisng a sliding sleeve having a radially extending portion and an antifriction bearing having a rotating ring and a nonrotating ring including a flange, fastening means for fastening said nonrotating ring in the sliding sleeve, said fastening means including at least one buckle embracing said radial portion of said sliding sleeve and said flange of said nonrotating ring with a radial play, said buckle including a plurality of extending arms for the reception of a disengaging fork.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The clutch shifter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said buckle means includes a tongue and said radially extending portion includes an impression, said buckle being fixed to said radially extending portion by contact between said tongue and said impression.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The clutch shifter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the radially extending face portion of said buckle, which enters into contact with a disengaging fork, is hardened.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The clutch shifter as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arms of said buckle engage in a twistproof manner with a recess on said sliding sleeve, said recess notched in a radially inward direction.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
A clutch shifter engagement structure comprising a sliding sleeve having a radially extending portion and an antifriction bearing engageable with said sliding sleeve, said bearing including an inner nonrotating ring and an outer rotating ring, said inner nonrotating ring including a flange, buckle means embracing said flange and said radially extending portion of said sliding sleeve, said buckle means including a plurality of extending engagement arms extending away from said buckle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
A clutch shifter engagement structure comprising a sliding sleeve having a radially extending portion and an antifriction bearing engageable with said sliding sleeve, said bearing including an inner nonrotating ring and an outer rotating ring, said inner nonrotating ring including a flange, buckle means embracing said flange and said radially extending portion of said sliding sleeve, said buckle means including a plurality of extending engagement arms extending away from said buckle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The clutch shifter of claim 5, wherein said buckle means includes at least a first and second buckle positioned at spaced locations about the circumference of said sliding sleeve, each of said buckles including a plurality of engaging arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The clutch shifter of claim 5, wherein said buckle means includes a tongue and said radially extending portion includes an impression, said buckle being fixed to said radially extending portion by contact between said tongue and said impression.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The clutch shifter of claim 5, wherein a radially extending face portion of said buckle overlies said radially extending portion of said sliding sleeve, said face portion being hardened.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The clutch shifter of claim 5, wherein said arms of said buckle engage in a twistproof manner with a recess on said sliding sleeve, said recess notched in a radially inward direction.
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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) | 1979-07-06 | 1980-01-05 | 1980-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-06 | 1984-01-05 | 1984-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-06 | 1988-01-05 | 1988-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |