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Clutch assembly with a tab rivet connection and method thereof

A technology for clutch components and corners, which is applied in the direction of clutches, clutches, friction clutches, etc. that mesh with each other, and can solve the problems of inappropriate axial span of components and increased assembly complexity.

Active Publication Date: 2015-03-18
SCHAEFFLER TECH AG & CO KG
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However such engagement increases assembly complexity and requires an unfavorable increase in the axial span of the assembly

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[0020] At the outset, it should be appreciated that like reference numerals denote identical or functionally similar structural elements of the invention in the different drawing views. It is to be understood that what is claimed is not limited to the disclosed aspects.

[0021] Furthermore, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials and modifications described, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. It should be understood that any methods, devices or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of the present...

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A clutch assembly, including: a hub including a first radially disposed portion with a plurality of circumferentially aligned slots passing though the first radially disposed portion; and a ring gear carrier including a plurality of protrusions disposed in the plurality of circumferentially aligned slots and in compressive engagement with the hub to fixedly connect the hub to the carrier. Each slot in the plurality of circumferentially aligned slots extends further in a circumferential direction than in a radial direction. Each protrusion in the plurality of protrusions extends further in the circumferential direction than in the radial direction.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 616,137, filed March 27, 2012, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety, under 35 U.S.C. $119(e). technical field [0003] The present invention relates to a clutch assembly having a ring gear carrier and a hub connected by placing protrusions from the carrier in grooves on the hub, in particular the protrusions being formed by bending portions around the carrier. Background technique [0004] For the connection of the carrier and the hub for a transmission clutch pack, it is known that a welded connection can be employed, as taught in US Patent No. 5,916,056. However, welding is expensive and can lead to thermal deformation of the components and contamination due to spatter. It is also known that a splined and snap ring engagement can be used to connect the carrier and hub for a transmission clutch, as taught in US Patent No. ...

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IPC IPC(8): F16D13/58F16D13/28F16D23/12
CPCY10T29/49826F16D11/14F16D13/683F16D2250/0061F16D1/072Y10T29/49908
Inventor C·卢波尔德
Owner SCHAEFFLER TECH AG & CO KG