Abstract: A dual purpose automatic transmission oil pan (10) for covering transmission components (20,22) and containing a reservoir of oil in a sump portion (32). First and second drainback channels (34,36) extend to the sump portion (32) from spaced drain openings (16,18) of a closed-barrel transmission case (14) which permit free flow of oil to the sump portion (32). A magnetic filter (40) is secured to a ramp surface (44) at the confluence of the oil flows (A,B) from the first and second drainback channels (34,36) for removing ferrous contaminants from the oil. An inlet port (26) of a filter cartridge opens into an inlet port region (46) of the sump portion (32).

Abstract: A drive train assembly (10) for an automotive fan (12) which includes a hydraulic coupler (22) that dynamically interconnects a fan blade shaft (24) to a driving shaft (18) within a range of radial offsets to permit reduction of clearance required between the fan blade (26) and a body mounted shroud (30). The hydraulic coupler (22) includes driving and driven turbines (48,50) that are drivingly interconnected by means of a fluid (64) operated upon by a plurality of vanes (56,58) located in cavities (52,54) formed in each of the turbines. An anti-friction bearing (28) journals the fan blade shaft (24) in the shroud (30). A universal joint (32) or elastomeric coupler, connects the driving shaft (18) to the fan blade shaft (24) dynamically in any one of a number of relative angular positions. A clutch (20) is included to limit speed of rotation of the fan blade (26) within operational limits.

Abstract: A fuel filler assembly (10) for a fuel tank (12) of a vehicle including a filler tube (14) for directing fuel to the tank (12) and a vent tube (15). The vent tube (15) is closed by a float valve (24) when the tank is filled to capacity and an equalizing port (27) is provided in the vent tube (15) to balance the pressure between the upper portion of the filler neck and the vapor dome area of the tank. When pressure is relieved by removing the filler cap, relief valve (25) located above the float valve (24) and within the vapor dome of the fuel tank operates to allow pressure relief from the vapor dome of the fuel tank. A check valve (20) is provided in the filler tube (14) at the fuel tank (12). The check valve (20) in the filler tube (14) features a valve element (38) having cylindrical sides (39) and a hemispherical end (41) which is received in a housing (32) having cylindrical walls (34) and an annular seat (40) against which the hemispherical end (41) of the valve element (38) seals.