Patent · US Expired

Drive hub for torque converter clutch

US4694941A · kind A · utility

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4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 1986
Grant dateSep 22, 1987
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2006

Classification

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

Abstract

A drive hub for a torque converter lock-up clutch and damper assembly wherein a one-piece hub provides radial location for the driving and driven members and a pressure seal to provide the requisite pressure differential across the clutch pressure plate for application of the clutch during torque converter use.

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