Cap for impeller hub of torque converter
US12195272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0284
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter includes an impeller having an impeller shell and an impeller hub attached to a radially extending end of the impeller shell. The torque converter further includes a cap slidably engageable with the impeller hub. The cap includes a base and an inner ring portion. The inner ring portion is configured to be received by the impeller hub and includes an end spaced from the base. The end is configured to extend radially outside of an inner surface of the impeller hub in an installed position.
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