Patent · US Expired

Hydrokinetic coupling apparatus, in particular for motor vehicle, comprising improved means linking the piston with the cover

US6640945B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 6, 2002
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2045/0278
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a hydrokinetic coupling apparatus comprising a wall (36) with globally transverse orientation and a central ring (52) along which the piston (50) is mounted sealingly sliding to define a control chamber (38) with variable volume, and comprising an annular disc (92) linking in rotation the piston (50) with the ring (52), which is axially arranged between the transverse wall and the piston (50), which is linked to the piston by elastically deformable tabs (90) and which comprises a central part (96) extending radially inwards opposite an inner surface (98) of the transverse wall (36) against which it is axially pressed and whereto it is fixed. The invention is characterised in that the ring (52) is axially secured to the central part (96) of the linking annular disc (92) relative to which the ring (52) is radially centered.

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