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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 17, 1998
Brent C Rankin, Lima, OH (US);
Honda of America, Mfg., Anna, OH (US);
Honda Transmission Manufacturing of America, Inc., Russells Point, OH (US);
Abstract
A system is provided for detecting the presence of and confirming the correct orientation of an oil seal. The system comprises a sensor orifice, a flow regulator for regulating flow of air to the sensor orifice, a pressure regulator for regulating air pressure to the flow regulator, and an air supply means for supplying air to the pressure regulator. A vent orifice is also provided for allowing air flow to exit from the sensor orifice when the oil seal is incorrectly oriented. The system further comprises an air pressure sensor, whereby when the oil seal is correctly oriented, with its flat side blocking the sensor orifice, a back pressure of air is created in the sensor orifice and the air supply means, the back pressure detectable by the air pressure sensor to confirm presence and correct orientation of the oil seal.