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Hydrodynamic converter with a primary clutch

US6991078B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2004
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2045/0284
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hydrodynamic converter for the power train of a motor vehicle is proposed which comprises one pump (2), one turbine (3) connected with the transmission input shaft (4) and one stator (guide wheel) (5) and in which the pump (2) is detachably connectable via a primary clutch (PK) with the input of the engine, the primary clutch (PK) being situated in the transmission (G).

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