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Hydraulic torque converter control system

US4294140A · kind A · utility

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14References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 23, 1979
Grant dateOct 13, 1981
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Expiry dateJan 23, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2045/0294
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A lock-up control valve is operated into a position to effect a lock-up condition of a torque converter by a governor pressure fed by way of a shift valve when the vehicle operates at high speeds in high gear.

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