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Clutch drum for automatic transmission

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5146672
This patent describes an automatic transmission which consists of: a stationary element; a torque shaft having a splined portion; a clutch including a plurality of first clutch plates, a plurality of second clutch plates interleaved with the plurality of first clutch plates, a fluid operated piston, and a clutch drum, the clutch drum comprising: an outer tubular portion engaged with the plurality of first clutch plates; an inner tubular portion; a disc portion connected to the outer and inner tubular portions and radially extending therebetween to define a first space slidably receiving therein the fluid operated piston; and a mounting portion connected to the inner tubular portion and extending inwardly toward the inner tubular portion.
Assignee:
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Yokohama
Patent Number(s):
US 4614259
OSTI ID:
5146672
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English