Starting clutch assembly for a continuously variable transmission
CA 1289900 C · Owner: Salle, Ralph D. · Inventors: Mccoll, John W.; Salle, Ralph D.; Mott, Philip J.
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A, CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION ABSTRACT:, A hydraulically-actuated starting clutch (10) adapted for a continuously variable transmission which is located at the output of the transmission to couple the vehicle wheels to the engine upon a signal from the throttle induced system oil pressure. The clutch includes a cover (25) connected to the drive shaft through a hub (19) forming a pressure chamber (29) behind a piston, a Belleville spring (71) acted upon by a pressure disc extending between the spring and the piston and urging a pressure plate (43) against the clutch plate (46) and an end plate (39) secured in the cover and retrac-, tor fingers on said pressure disc (63) engaging said …
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- Granted October 1, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended October 1, 2008.
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