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Hydrodynamic side plate for torque converter stator

US10711873B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventors

Christopher Krause · Bad Honnef, DE
Nigel Gurney · Wooster, US
Scott Strong · Manchester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 19, 2018
Grant date	Jul 14, 2020
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 6, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF16H2045/0294
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrodynamic side plate for a stator in a torque converter includes a first radial surface, a second radial surface opposite the first radial surface, a first axial restriction surface on the first radial surface opposite an inner race of a stator assembly, a second axial restriction surface on the first radial surface opposite locking components of the stator assembly, and a plurality of hydrodynamic pads in the second radial surface separated by a plurality of corresponding radial grooves. The first axial restriction surface is configured to restrict axial movement of the inner race of the stator assembly. The second axial restriction surface is configured to restrict axial movement of the locking components of the stator assembly. The second radial surface comprises at least two anti-rotation tabs configured to prevent relative motion with the stator assembly.

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