Torque converter with multi-segment core ring

US8056330B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG · DE

Inventors

• Kevin Parks · Wooster, US
• Michael Vansickle · Akron, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 9, 2008
• Grant date: Nov 15, 2011
• Expiry date: May 17, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/49321
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque converter includes a plurality of blades and a core ring supporting the plurality of blades. The core ring includes at least two segments, each segment having two circumferential ends. A core ring and method are also provided.