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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2015
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2013
Albert J. Youngwerth, Boise, ID (US);
Sean G. Brown, Boise, ID (US);
Karl E. Jensen, Meridian, ID (US);
Albert J. Youngwerth, Boise, ID (US);
Sean G. Brown, Boise, ID (US);
Karl E. Jensen, Meridian, ID (US);
REKLUSE MOTOR SPORTS, Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
An improved friction plate is disclosed. The friction plate incorporates friction pads having substantially V Shaped Grooves having an angle offset to the axis of rotation to improve oil flow characteristics to the center of the friction plate to reduce parasitic drag when the clutch system is in a disengaged state. The improved friction pad design optionally incorporates a V shaped groove extending to the tab portion of the friction plate to improve the capture of oil as the friction plate rotates through an oil bath.