Torque converter power capacity varying means
US3955366A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 1974 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 1994 |
Classification
- 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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