Backing plate providing axial stiffness

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10132364
APP PUB NO 20180031048A1
SERIAL NO

15223448

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A backing plate configuration and a friction clutch assembly for an automotive transmission are provided. The backing plate configuration includes a main body having a reaction section connected to a perpendicularly disposed strength section. The thickness of the strength section may be less than or equal to the thickness of the reaction section. The friction clutch assembly includes interleaved first and second clutch plates. The main body (of the backing plate) is disposed adjacent to an end second clutch plate. The main body is piloted by and/or splined to the same transmission member as the end second clutch plate. In an engaged position, the end second clutch plate is compressed directly against and into contact with the main body. A method of forming the backing plate configuration is included, which includes stamping of the main body.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C23-B21 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Bertolini, Angela R Fenton, US 1 3
Deneszczuk, Gregory W Royal Oak, US 7 21
Heitzenrater, Scott W Orion, US 5 17
Martinez, Sanchez Manuel Pontiac, US 3 9

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