Torque converter and slipping clutch
US3966031A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 23, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 23, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0294
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter and slipping clutch assembly wherein the clutch engagement force is determined by the torque transmitted by the turbine of the torque converter. The clutch engagement force is controlled by differential pressure on opposite sides of the clutch plate. The pressure on one side of the clutch plate is determined by fluid flow through a variable restriction and a fixed restriction arranged in series. The size of the variable restriction opening changes in response to the torque transmitted by the turbine.
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