Torque converter with reverse
US8201674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H45/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter including: a turbine; a first stator; a first interlocking clutch; and a second interlocking clutch. In a first operating mode, to enable rotation of the turbine in a first direction, the first clutch is for engaging with the turbine and is engageable with an input shaft of a transmission and the second clutch is for engaging with the first stator and is engageable with a fixed shaft of the transmission. In a second operating mode, to enable rotation of the first stator in a second direction, opposite the first direction, the first clutch is for engaging with the first stator and is engageable with the input shaft and the second clutch is for engaging with the turbine and is engageable with the fixed shaft.
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