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Clutch assemblies for use in planetary transmissions

CA 1100785 A · Owner: Caterpillar Tractor Co. · Inventors: Windish, Willis E.

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A reversible clutch plate including a generally circular, disc-like member having generally parallel opposed, friction surfaces, an opening in the center of the member at, least three, equally angularly spaced tangs extending radially outwardly from the periphery of the member reaction member, receiving apertures in each tang displaced from the center thereof in the circumferential direction, the reaction member receiving apertures in each tang being equally angularly spaced and a spring mounting formation on each tang displaced from the center thereof in the circumferential direction oppositely from the reaction member receiving apertures. Also disclosed is a clutch pack utilizing a …

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  • Granted May 12, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 12, 1998.
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FiledDecember 14, 1978
GrantedMay 12, 1981
Term endedMay 12, 1998
Patent numberCA 1100785 A
Classification (IPC)F16H1/28 +2 more

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1979198119831985198719891991199319951997Application filedDec 14, 1978Patent grantedMay 12, 1981Term endedMay 12, 1998

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