US4540077A
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Clutch cooling device
Assignee: Honda Motor Co Ltd
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Filing: 1982-09-28
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Granted: 1985-09-10
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Expires: 2002-09-28
Abstract
Abstract The clutch includes a clutch pressure plate having central through-holes for guiding coolant oil toward friction discs and a clutch case having an inner wall confronting the through-holes and an oil guide rib projecting therefrom. The misted coolant oil splashed by rotation of a clutch outer member is collected by the oil guide rib so that the oil is directed to the clutch discs through the through-holes to thereby enhance the cooling effect for the clutch discs.
Inventors
- 👤 Kuniyuki Yamamoto
- 👤 Kazuo Ohyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D13/72; F16D2300/00; F16D2300/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A clutch cooling device for a power transmission unit having a friction clutch disposed on a wall of a crankcase in which a speed change gear assembly is accommodated, wherein said clutch includes a clutch pressure plate having central throughhole means for guiding coolant oil toward friction discs through one or more radial slot and a clutch cover having an inner wall confronting said central throughhole means and an oil guide rib projecting therefrom into said central throughhole means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A clutch cooling device for a power transmission unit having a friction clutch disposed on a wall of a crankcase in which a speed change gear assembly is accommodated, wherein said clutch includes a clutch pressure plate having central throughhole means for guiding coolant oil toward friction discs through one or more radial slot and a clutch cover having an inner wall confronting said central throughhole means and an oil guide rib projecting therefrom into said central throughhole means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
The device of claim 1, said clutch including a central clutch member having a plurality of inner clutch discs and coupled to a main shaft, a clutch gear having a plurality of outer clutch discs for engagement with and disengagement from said inner clutch discs and a clutch pressure plate spring biased for said engagement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The device of claim 2, said clutch further including means for pushing said clutch pressure plate for said disengagement, whereby power may be selectively transmitted from a speed change gear assembly of said transmission unit to said main shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
The device of claim 2, said central clutch member having a first hole positioned on the side of said clutch pressure plate and at least one second hole on the side of said clutch gear, in which a diameter of said second hole is greater than that of said first hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The device of claim 2 wherein said oil guide rib allows coolant oil in said clutch cover to be collected at a predetermined portion of said clutch cover and said central throughhole communicates at least with one of said radial slots for directing said coolant oil towards inner and outer clutch discs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 5 wherein said one or more radial slots are directed perpendicularly radially relative to said central throughhole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The device of claim 5, wherein said one or more radial slots are directed obliquely radially relative to said central throughhole.
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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) | 1988-09-09 | 1989-03-11 | 1989-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-09 | 1993-03-11 | 1993-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-09 | 1997-03-11 | 1997-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |