Extended travel damper in a lock-up clutch for a torque converter
US4413711A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 1981 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0294
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An extended travel vibration damper for a lock-up clutch utilized in a torque converter where both the clutch friction surfaces and the damper structure are located radially outwardly in the torque converter housing, with the damper being formed of a plurality of annular members with damper springs to provide a compact structure where there is limited space in the torque converter.
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