Input compounding torque converter
US5334112A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0294
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An input compounding torque converter is provided for converting and multiplying torque from a prime mover to an input shaft of a transmission. The input compounding torque converter includes an impeller operatively connected for rotation with a prime mover and a turbine fluidly connected in driving relationship with the impeller for receiving torque from the impeller. The input compounding torque converter also includes a bidirectional planetary gearset and brake interconnecting the turbine and an input shaft of a transmission for multiplying torque from the turbine to the input shaft regardless of the power flow direction.
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