Torsional vibration damper for a lock-up clutch
US4148200A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1978 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1979 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 1998 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H45/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torsional vibration damper for a torque converter lock-up clutch having viscous and spring-damping characteristics during the initial relative movement between the input and output members of the clutch and a spring-damping characteristic during further relative movement. Viscous damping can also be provided during the further relative movement, if desired.
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