Plastic molded torque converter turbine
US5226807A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/473
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter turbine has a plastic bladed element molded around a sintered iron hub to form a substantially semi-toroidal structure. The hub provides ribs, apertures through the hub, and channels in which the plastic bladed element is disposed. Having the bladed element and hub thus engaged allows the bladed element and hub to sustain high torsional and axial loads at elevated temperatures without separating.
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