Torque converter including cover fluid flow baffles
US10041576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0215
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes a cover. The cover includes a radially extending section and an axially extending section extending axially from an outer radial end of the radially extending section. The torque converter also includes at least one baffle assembly attached to the radially extending section or the axially extending section of the cover. The at least one baffle assembly includes a plurality of baffles protruding from the cover to impact fluid flow in the torque converter. Methods of forming a torque converter are also provided.
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