Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Gear casings
Reexamination Certificate
2006-01-10
2006-01-10
Binda, Greg (Department: 3679)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Gear casings
C464S162000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06983673
ABSTRACT:
A transfer case for AWD/4WD vehicle that employs a bushing positioned within a transfer case housing. The bushing is formed to the housing when the housing is cast. The bushing includes one or more axial notches formed in an outer surface of the bushing that fill with the housing metal during the casting process that prevents the bushing from rotating in response to a load from a slip yoke. A helical groove is formed in the inner surface of the bushing and a slot is formed through a housing wall along the bushing that allows lubricant from within the housing to flow through the bushing.
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Bellich Peter J.
Hamilton Ray F.
McIntyre Bryan D.
Poor Ivan C.
Price John H.
Binda Greg
Borg-Warner Inc.
Dziegielewski Greg
Warn, Hoffmann, Miller & Lalone, P.C.
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