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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 20, 2018
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2016
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Gregory W. Deneszczuk, Royal Oak, MI (US);
Manuel Martinez Sanchez, Pontiac, MI (US);
Scott W. Heitzenrater, Orion, MI (US);
Angela R. Bertolini, Fenton, MI (US);
Other;
Abstract
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.