Stampable thrust washer with flow cutouts
US8281912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0294
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A stampable thrust washer for a torque converter including an inner circumference, an outer circumference, and a plurality of cutouts disposed in the thrust washer, wherein the cutouts are in fluid communication with the inner and outer circumferences when said thrust washer is engaged between two rotationally engaged components.
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