192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Axially engaging
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Rodriguez, Saul (Department: 3681)
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Axially engaging
C192S048920, C192S085060, C192S213200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07017724
ABSTRACT:
A clutch assembly for starting a vehicle without using a torque converter has a simple structure yet providing high reliability. In the clutch assembly, a clutch and a damper device are housed in a housing connected to a crank shaft of an engine. A boss serving as an output member is connected to an input shaft of an automatic transmission. An output of the engine is connected/disconnected to/from the input shaft upon engagement/disengagement of the clutch. The clutch includes a friction member and a piston fit oil tightly with the housing so as to apply pressure to the friction member. One end of the damper device is connected to a clutch hub, and the other end is connected to the output member. The clutch and the damper device are aligned on the axis of the housing.
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Microfilm of the specification and drawings annexed to the request of Japanese Utility Model Application No. 61461/1988 (Laid-open No. 165333/1989) (Toyota Motor Corp.), Nov. 22, 1989, Full text; Fig. 3.
Microfilm of the specification and drawings annexed to the request of Japanese Utility Model Application No. 18946/1988 (Laid-open No. 122537/1989) (Daikin Manufacturing Co., Ltd.), Aug. 21, 1989, Full text; Fig. 1.
Fukuda Yukihiro
Hayabuchi Masahiro
Maeda Kouji
Takeshita Yoshito
Tanaka Katsunori
Aisin AW Co., LTD
Aisin AW Industries Co., LTD
Rodriguez Saul
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
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