Patent ID: 9249841
Filing Date: 2016-02-02
CPC Classification: F16D,F16H

Claim Text:
1. A clutch assembly for use in an automatic transmission having a stationary member and an input member, the clutch assembly comprising: an apply piston configured to rotate during at least one output gear speed of the automatic transmission, the apply piston having a circumferential radial end disposed radially outward from the input member; a stationary fluid supply member attached to the stationary member and having portions forming a channel in the stationary fluid supply member and defining an outlet end of the channel, the stationary fluid supply member being configured to supply fluid to the apply piston through the outlet end of the channel; and at least one member seal contacting the stationary fluid supply member, the member seal being disposed between the stationary fluid supply member and the apply piston wherein the portions forming the outlet end of the channel of the stationary fluid member are at least partially disposed radially outward from the circumferential radial end of the apply piston.