Torque converter with pulling bias spring
US12416350B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0236
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter includes: a front cover arranged to receive torque; an impeller having an impeller shell non-rotatably connected to the front cover; a turbine in fluid communication with the impeller and including a turbine shell; and a damper assembly disposed axially between the front cover and the turbine shell. The damper assembly includes a first cover plate non-rotatably connected to the turbine shell. The damper assembly further includes a second cover plate non-rotatably connected to the first cover plate and disposed axially between the front cover and the first cover plate. The damper assembly further includes an intermediate flange disposed axially between the first cover plate and the second cover plate. The damper assembly further includes a bias spring engaged with the intermediate flange and the second cover plate. The bias spring is configured to pull the second cover plate into contact with the intermediate flange.
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