Modular housing for vehicular power transfer devices

Details Modular housing for vehicular power transfer devices Modular housing for vehicular power transfer devices

1998-12-23

2000-04-25

Battista, Mary Ann

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Gear casings

F16H 5702

Patent

active

060530723

ABSTRACT:
A power transfer device for a motor vehicle having a modular housing assembly which supports a geartrain. A first embodiment of the modular housing assembly includes a case having unitary sidewall with terminal edges defining two opposed openings. The sidewall also defines an interior chamber and the openings are enclosed by a pair of cover plates. Pillow blocks are used to support the drive components of the geartrain within the chamber and are secured to shelves which extend from the sidewall. Loads created during operation are transmitted from the geartrain to the sidewall. The cover plates are secured to the terminal edges of the sidewall using a plurality of U-shaped spring clamps. A second embodiment of the modular housing assembly includes a box-like case having one open side. A cover plate is used to enclose the geartrain and lubrication fluid within the interior volume of the box-like case. The cover plate is secured to a flange extending from the box-like case with a plurality of U-shaped spring clamps. A continuous support shelf is formed from the base of the box-like case and allow loads to be transmitted directly to the box-like case.

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