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Torque converter with cover plate directly attached to piston

US8056686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 9, 2008
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H2045/0226
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A torque converter includes a turbine, a lockup clutch including a piston, and a damper having at least one cover plate, the cover plate being attached directly to piston. A method for assembling the torque converter includes passing a section of the piston through a hole in the cover plate and attaching the piston to the cover plate at the hole.

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