High torque capacity reverse clutch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8998768
APP PUB NO 20140155217A1
SERIAL NO

13835123

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A reverse clutch and planetary gear set are provided that can be installed in an automotive transmission. In some embodiments, the reverse clutch and planetary gear set are configured and dimensioned to be installed in a Powerglide transmission case. In other embodiments, the reverse clutch can have an increased mean diameter. In some embodiments, the reverse clutch can have an increased static holding capacity. In another embodiment, the planetary gear set can have a reduced numerical first gear ratio. In other embodiments, the planetary gear set can have components with increased strength. Methods for modifying a transmission to install a reverse clutch and planetary gear set are also provided.

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SONNAX TRANSMISSION COMPANY1 AUTOMATIC DRIVE P O BOX 440 BELLOWS FALLS VT 05101-0440

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Nader, Gregg Libertyville, US 2 0
Rowell, Brian Saxtons River, US 1 0

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