STAMPED CLUTCH POCKET PLATE, METHOD FOR MAKING THE POCKET PLATE, AND CLUTCH INCLUDING THE POCKET PLATE

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APP PUB NO 20080135369A1
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11943020

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A one-way clutch (20) includes a notch plate (22), and a stamped pocket plate (24) having an annular flange (38) and a splined axial sleeve (40). Semi-pierced strut pockets (44) are stamped in the annular flange (38) of the pocket plate (24) and each includes a stamped spring pocket (46) for receiving an associated spring (28) that biases a strut (26) received within the strut pocket. Holes (48.sub.i) are initially stamped in the annular flange 38 and the spring pockets (46) are then stamped thereabout prior to the semi-piercing of the strut pockets (44). Semi-pierced pads (50) in the annular flange (38) alternate circumferentially with the strut pockets (44).

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MEANS INDUSTRIES INC3715 E WASHINGTON ROAD SAGINAW MI 48601

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Meier, Thomas Rochester Hills, MI 130 1491

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