Electro ceramic coated aluminum transmission components

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9915007
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14753967

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The present invention is directed to apply plates, clutch plates, reaction plates and backing plates utilized of friction clutch packs, brake housings, clutch hubs, clutch housings, accumulators, spline sets, valve bodies and wear surfaces against which bushings, seals, springs and similar components slide and contact which are utilized in motor vehicle automatic transmissions, are fabricated of aluminum and include an electro ceramic coating deposited thereon. Such components exhibit reduced weight relative to similar components fabricated of steel as well as extended service life due to both the hardness and porosity of the ceramic coating.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 MAIL CODE 482-C24-A65 DETROIT MI 48265

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Heitzenrater, Scott W Orion, US 5 17
Marin, Carlos E Oxford, US 30 262
White, Daniel R Fenton, US 5 110

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