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Torque converter power capacity varying means

US3955366A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 1974
Grant dateMay 11, 1976
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Expiry dateNov 1, 1994

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H41/26
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrodynamic torque converter is provided with means for varying the torque capacity of the torque converter, including means for varying the capacity of the impeller. The capacity of the impeller is varied by means of movable impeller blades which are movable radially outward to vary the radius of the respective blades.

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