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Torque converter clutch assembly

US11320032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2021
Grant dateMay 3, 2022
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2041

Classification

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

Abstract

A torque converter comprises a cover arranged to receive torque, an impeller including an impeller shell fixed to the cover, and a turbine fluidly coupled to the impeller. A lock-up clutch is provided that includes a dam plate non-rotatably connected to the cover, and a piston plate disposed, at least partially, between the cover and the dam plate. A fluid diversion plate is disposed between the dam plate and the turbine, wherein the dam plate is connected to the piston plate on a first axial side and connected to the fluid diversion plate on a second axial side, opposite the first axial side.

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