Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Engine and transmission coupling system and method
- Patent Title (中): 发动机和传动联轴器系统及方法
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Application No.: US11447625Application Date: 2006-06-06
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Publication No.: US08596164B2Publication Date: 2013-12-03
- Inventor: Dennis Reid
- Applicant: Dennis Reid
- Agency: Beusse Wolter Sanks Mora & Maire, P.A.
- Agent Robert L. Wolter, Esq.
- Main IPC: F16H57/02
- IPC: F16H57/02

Abstract:
A flexplate comprising a single integral body portion having a generally circular shape. One or more borings are formed in the body portion for receiving an end of a crankshaft of the engine on a first side of the body portion and for receiving a torque converter of an unrelated transmission on a second side of the body portion. Apertures may be formed in the body portion and positioned on the flexplate for alignment with corresponding apertures on a flange mounted to the end of the crankshaft and apertures on the torque converter.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070137421A1 Engine and transmission coupling system and method Public/Granted day:2007-06-21
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