Torque-transmitting apparatus

US6439361B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LuK Getriebe-Systeme GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Stephan Maienschein · Baden-Baden, DE
• Marc Meisner · Bühl, DE
• Rudolf Honemann · Ottersweier, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 13, 2001
• Grant date: Aug 27, 2002
• Expiry date: Mar 13, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16H2045/0294
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque-transmitting apparatus, particularly for motor vehicles, with a fluid coupling or a hydrodynamic torque converter and a damping system has an improved design providing the advantages of stress-free mounting of the damper, technical and cost improvements in the manufacture of the apparatus, modular assembly, capability to transmit large torque and attenuate rotational perturbations over a wide RPM range so as to minimize wear to prolong the useful life of the entire unit.