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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 26, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 20, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Raymond Hauser, Sullivan, IL (US);
Craig Wigness, Sullivan, IL (US);
Thomas Langenfeld, Sullivan, IL (US);
William Herbert Ward, Mahomet, IL (US);
Assignee:
Hydro-Gear Limited Partnership, Sullivan, IL (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16H / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
74607 ; 24545 ; 24547 ; 24563 ; 3011241 ;
Abstract
A hydrostatic transmission design including externally mounted protrusions or devices for creating a durable, visible coding system. A clip means is also disclosed for securing to the ends of the axle horns to protect the casing from contact with vehicle wheels. The transmission also includes a friction pack for improved control of the transmission, having a control arm which is not secured directly to the external housing of the transmission.