Pilot boss for a torque converter cover and method of forming the same
US7841174B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H41/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter cover including a protrusion extending from an outer surface of the torque converter cover and symmetrical about an axis of rotation for the cover and a pilot boss including a body having a recessed portion matingly engaged with the protrusion. In some embodiments, the protrusion is generally cylindrical, while in other embodiments, the recessed portion is generally cylindrical. A method of fixedly securing a pilot boss to a torque converter cover, the torque converter cover including a protrusion from an outer surface of the cover and symmetrical about an axis of rotation for the cover and a pilot boss including a body having a recessed portion, the method including the step of matingly engaging said recessed portion to the protrusion.
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