| 摘要 |
A synchronizer sleeve for use in a transmission and method of making the synchronizer sleeve is disclosed herein. The synchronizer sleeve having: a ring member having an inner diameter and an outer periphery; a plurality of gear teeth integrally formed on the inner diameter of the ring member, wherein the distal ends of the plurality of gear teeth extend from the inner diameter and comprise a portion of at least one of a pair of sides of the ring member that extends from the inner diameter to the outer periphery; wherein each of the distal ends of the plurality of gear teeth have a top portion, a bottom portion and a pair of opposing sides extending between the top portion and the bottom portion and each distal end is separated from each other by a recess located between each one of the pair of opposing sides; wherein no recess is formed adjacent to the top portion of the plurality of gear teeth; and wherein the synchronizer sleeve is formed from a net shape, high density powder metal process wherein no secondary processing steps are required to reshape the synchronizer sleeve. |
