Damper with two-piece plate configuration
US8152646B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49895
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper for a torque converter, including: a first plate with at least one first opening; a second plate with at least one second opening; and at least one first spring disposed in the at least one first and second openings and including: a radially inward portion in contact with the at least one first opening; and first and second radially outward ends in contact with first and second sides of the at least one second opening and free of contact with the first plate. In one embodiment, the at least one first opening includes third and fourth sides and the radially inward portion includes first and second radially inward ends in contact the third and fourth sides. In another embodiment, the third and fourth sides are free of contact with the second plate.
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