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Connector assembly for a north-south automatic transaxle
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1992-12-18
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Granted: 1994-11-15
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Expires: 2012-12-18
Abstract
Abstract A connector is provided assembly for a north-south transaxle having a case and a solenoid assembly. The connector assembly includes a connector connected to a source of power and extending through an aperture in the case. The connector assembly also includes a structure for retaining the connector to the case to allow the solenoid assembly to be removed and installed without disturbing the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Klotz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 21:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/0003; F16C; F16C2361/00; F16C2361/61; F16H48/00; F16H48/38; F16H48/42; F16H2048/423; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32221; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A transaxle assembly comprising: a transaxle case; a solenoid assembly; a connector extending through a first aperture in said transaxle case for connection to said solenoid assembly; and a retainer bracket having a generally inverted L shape and a projection extending from an upper end thereof engaging a recess in said connector and a fastener to secure said retainer bracket to said transaxle case.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A transaxle assembly comprising: a transaxle case; a solenoid assembly; a connector extending through a first aperture in said transaxle case for connection to said solenoid assembly; and a retainer bracket having a generally inverted L shape and a projection extending from an upper end thereof engaging a recess in said connector and a fastener to secure said retainer bracket to said transaxle case.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said connector has a head portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from said head portion, and a body portion extending longitudinally from said flange portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 2 wherein said head portion has a recess.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 2 including a seal disposed on said flange portion to engage said transaxle case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said projection is generally triangular in shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said retainer bracket has a second aperture extending therethrough.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said fastener extends through said second aperture and has a threaded portion engaging said transaxle case.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A transaxle assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said connector is orientated at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the transaxle case.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
128 words
A transaxle assembly comprising: a transaxle case; a solenoid assembly; a connector extending through an aperture in said transaxle case, said connector having a head portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from said head portion, a body portion extending longitudinally from said flange portion, a seal disposed on said flange portion to engage said transaxle case, said flange portion having a width and length greater than a width and length of the aperture, said head portion having a recess; a retainer bracket having a generally inverted L shape and a projection extending from an upper end thereof, said projection having a generally triangular shape to engage said recess in said connector; and a fastener extending through said retainer bracket and having a threaded portion engaging said transaxle case.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
128 words
A transaxle assembly comprising: a transaxle case; a solenoid assembly; a connector extending through an aperture in said transaxle case, said connector having a head portion, a flange portion extending outwardly from said head portion, a body portion extending longitudinally from said flange portion, a seal disposed on said flange portion to engage said transaxle case, said flange portion having a width and length greater than a width and length of the aperture, said head portion having a recess; a retainer bracket having a generally inverted L shape and a projection extending from an upper end thereof, said projection having a generally triangular shape to engage said recess in said connector; and a fastener extending through said retainer bracket and having a threaded portion engaging said transaxle case.
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