# US 10,480,655 B2 · Intermediate plate > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,480,655 B2 - Document ID: US10480655B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/078,769 - Filed: 2016-03-23 - Published: 2016-09-22 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2013-09-25 - Assignees: ElringKlinger AG - Applicants: ElringKlinger AG - Inventors: Jochen Schoellhammer; Thomas Anhorn - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10480655B2 ## CPC - F16J 15/102: {characterised by material} - F16H 61/0009: {Hydraulic control units for transmission control, e.g. assembly of valve plates or valve units} - F16J 15/064: {the packing combining the sealing function with other functions} - F16J 15/0818: {Flat gaskets} - F16J 15/122: {generally parallel to the surfaces} - F16J: PISTONS {(specially adapted for dampers F16F9/32)}; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS - F16H: GEARING ## Abstract In order, in the case of an intermediate plate for mounting between housing parts of a fluid-operated control unit, in particular a gear unit, including a central unit that is constructed in the shape of a plate and, on either side of the central unit, a respective sealing system for sealing between the central unit and the housing part opposed thereto, this sealing system including sealing elements which are arranged on the respective side of the central unit and provide sealing around passages, to achieve the best possible seal between the central unit and the respective housing part, it is proposed that the respective sealing system should include as the sealing element at least one layer of an elastomer material that is resilient and is appliable adhesively to stick to the respective housing part. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An intermediate plate for mounting between housing parts of a fluid-operated control unit, the intermediate plate including a central unit that is constructed in the shape of a plate and, on either side of the central unit, a respective sealing system for sealing between the central unit and the housing part opposed thereto, the sealing system having sealing elements which are arranged on the respective side of the central unit and provide sealing around passages, provided in the intermediate plate; wherein the sealing element comprises an adhesive and resilient elastomer material; and wherein the elastomer material has an adhesive effect which, when the central unit is moved away from the respective housing part, results in a draw-off tension of 0.1 kPa or more. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the elastomer material includes a partly polymerised rubber material. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The intermediate plate of claim 2, wherein the rubber material has a degree of polymerisation in the range between 15% or more and 90% or less. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the elastomer material includes a fluoropolymer rubber. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein a layer of the elastomer material has a thickness of 5 μm or above. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the layer of elastomer material has a thickness of 100 μm or less. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the layer of elastomer material is applied by a roller coating. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the layer of elastomer material is applied to the entire surface of the respective side of the central unit. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the layer of elastomer material is applied over part of the respective side of the central unit, as a localised layer. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of to claim 1, wherein the central unit includes a central plate. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The intermediate plate of claim 1, wherein the central plate carries one of the sealing elements on a first flat side. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The intermediate plate of claim 11, wherein the central plate carries one of the sealing elements on a second flat side. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) The intermediate plate of claim 11, wherein a function-defining layer carries one of the sealing elements on its side remote from the central plate. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The intermediate plate of claim 13, wherein the function-defining layer is embedded in the sealing element made from the elastomer material. ### Claim 15 An intermediate plate for mounting between housing parts of a fluid-operated control unit, the intermediate plate including a central unit that is constructed in the shape of a plate and, on either side of the central unit, a respective sealing system for sealing between the central unit and the housing part opposed thereto wherein the central unit has a function-defining layer and a layer of connecting material between the function-defining layer and a central plate of the central unit, and wherein the sealing system having sealing elements which are arranged on the respective side of the central unit and provide sealing around passages in the intermediate plate; wherein the sealing element comprises an adhesive and resilient elastomer material; and wherein the connecting material is a material having an adhesive effect. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the function-defining layer is arranged facing one of the flat sides of the central plate. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the function-defining layer has at least one functional region that is associated with at least one aperture in the central plate. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) An intermediate plate according to claim 17, wherein the at least one functional region is arranged to overlap with the at least one aperture in the central plate. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) An intermediate plate according to claim 18, wherein the at least one functional region has a throttle opening. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) An intermediate plate according to claim 18, wherein the at least one functional region has a screening element. ### Claim 21 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the function-defining layer includes a flat material provided with at least one functional region. ### Claim 22 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the function-defining layer includes a grille provided with at least one functional region. ### Claim 23 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the function-defining layer is arranged between the central plate and a cover plate. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) An intermediate plate according to claim 23, wherein the function-defining layer is connected to the cover plate and the central plate in tightly sealing manner. ### Claim 25 (depends on 23) An intermediate plate according to claim 23, wherein a layer of a connecting material is arranged in each case between the central plate and the function-defining layer and between the cover plate and the function-defining layer. ### Claim 26 (depends on 23) The intermediate plate of claim 23, wherein the cover plate carries one of the sealing elements on its side remote from the central plate. ### Claim 27 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the function-defining layer is embedded in a layer of connecting material. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) An intermediate plate according to claim 27, wherein the function-defining layer has openings through which the connecting material passes. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) An intermediate plate according to claim 28, wherein the connecting material is an elastomer material. ### Claim 30 (depends on 15) An intermediate plate according to claim 15, wherein the connecting material is the same elastomer material as that of the sealing elements. ### Claim 31 An intermediate plate for mounting between housing parts of a fluid-operated control unit, the intermediate plate including a central unit that is constructed in the shape of a plate and, on either side of the central unit, a respective sealing system for sealing between the central unit and the housing part opposed thereto wherein the central unit has a function-defining layer and a layer of connecting material between the function-defining layer and a central plate of the central unit, and wherein the sealing system having sealing elements which are arranged on the respective side of the central unit and provide sealing around passages in the intermediate plate; wherein the sealing element comprises an adhesive and resilient elastomer material, and wherein the elastomer material has an adhesive effect which, when the central unit is moved away from the respective housing part, results in a draw-off tension of 0.1 kPa or more.