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Damping device for torque converter

US5752884A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2016

Classification

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

Abstract

In a lock-up piston and damper device for a torque converter, a divider member is provided between the retainer plate and the lock-up piston for supporting springs of an internal circumference in series with springs of an external circumference, thereby obtaining a large torsion angle.

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