US4185727A
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Wheel hub clutching mechanism
Assignee: Aisin Corp
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Filing: 1977-09-27
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Granted: 1980-01-29
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Expires: 1997-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A wheel hub clutching mechanism includes an internally splined body, and a clutch ring which is adapted to be meshed with a shaft driven pinion and is resiliently connected by means of a connecting spring to a follower which, in turn, is controlled by means of a rotatable cam. The follower and the clutch ring are biased toward the locked positions thereof by means of a compression spring when the cam is rotated to its locked position by means of a manually operated handle, and the clutch ring is retracted to the free position thereof together with the follower when the cam is rotated to its free position by means of the handle. A pinion supporting member is also interposed between the shaft driven pinion and the body, the splines of the body being formed so as to be substantially parallel to the shaft axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Hiroji Yamaguchi
- 👤 Kikuo Kato
- 👤 Tooru Kagata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D11/00; F16D11/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism comprising: a body member, provided with internal splines adapted to be secured to a wheel hub; a pinion journalled within said body and adapted to be mounted upon a driven axle, and provided with external splines; a clutch ring splined to said body and axially movable by resilient means from a free position within which it is disengaged from said pinion to a locked position within which it is engaged with said pinion; a supporting member secured to said body for bearing said pinion, said supporting member being secured to said body in the rotational direction thereof and axially fitted therebetween; said splines of said body being disposed substantially parallel to said axle; said supporting member and said body being arranged so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween and such that said supporting member is a separate member from said body member; a first and second snap ring secured to said body and said pinion, respectively, for thereby preventing the axial movement of said supporting member; a metal bushing secured to the inner periphery of said supporting member for thereby bearing said pinion; and a follower ring splined to said body such that said clutch ring axial movement is performed in one direction by engaging said follower ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism comprising: a body member, provided with internal splines adapted to be secured to a wheel hub; a pinion journalled within said body and adapted to be mounted upon a driven axle, and provided with external splines; a clutch ring splined to said body and axially movable by resilient means from a free position within which it is disengaged from said pinion to a locked position within which it is engaged with said pinion; a supporting member secured to said body for bearing said pinion, said supporting member being secured to said body in the rotational direction thereof and axially fitted therebetween; said splines of said body being disposed substantially parallel to said axle; said supporting member and said body being arranged so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween and such that said supporting member is a separate member from said body member; a first and second snap ring secured to said body and said pinion, respectively, for thereby preventing the axial movement of said supporting member; a metal bushing secured to the inner periphery of said supporting member for thereby bearing said pinion; and a follower ring splined to said body such that said clutch ring axial movement is performed in one direction by engaging said follower ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said body is provided with an annular recess within which said supporting member is disposed so as to thereby prevent rotation of said supporting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said body is provided with a shoulder for thereby preventing the axial movement of said supporting member in cooperation with said snap rings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said body is made of aluminum and said supporting member is made of iron steel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said splines extend along substantially the entire length of said body and said clutching ring includes exterior splines which engage with said splines of said body upon engagement of said clutch ring with said pinion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism comprising: a body member, provided with internal splines adapted to be secured to a wheel hub; a pinion journalled within said body and adapted to be mounted upon a driven axle, and provided with external splines; a clutch ring splined to said body and axially movable from a free position within which it is disengaged from said pinion to a locked position within which it is engaged with said pinion; a first and second spring member for moving said clutch ring, a follower ring splined to said body and disposed to interconnect said first and second spring member whereby said clutch ring axial movement is performed in one direction by engaging said follower ring; and a supporting member secured to said body for bearing said pinion, said splines of said body being disposed substantially parallel to said axle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
143 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism comprising: a body member, provided with internal splines adapted to be secured to a wheel hub; a pinion journalled within said body and adapted to be mounted upon a driven axle, and provided with external splines; a clutch ring splined to said body and axially movable from a free position within which it is disengaged from said pinion to a locked position within which it is engaged with said pinion; a first and second spring member for moving said clutch ring, a follower ring splined to said body and disposed to interconnect said first and second spring member whereby said clutch ring axial movement is performed in one direction by engaging said follower ring; and a supporting member secured to said body for bearing said pinion, said splines of said body being disposed substantially parallel to said axle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 6, wherein: said clutch ring axial movement is performed in a direction opposite to said one direction by engagement with said second spring member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 6, wherein: each of said first and second spring member is axially disposed adjacent one side of said clutch ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A wheel hub clutching mechanism as set forth in claim 6, wherein: each of said first and second spring members is axially disposed adjacent one side of said clutch ring.
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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) | 1983-01-28 | 1983-07-30 | 1984-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-28 | 1987-07-30 | 1988-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-28 | 1991-07-30 | 1992-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |