Single row series damper with input flange
US8403762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 16, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0263
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A damper for a torque converter includes an input flange with a first spring guiding portion and arranged for connection to a cover for the torque converter, an output flange with a second spring guiding portion and arranged for connection to an input shaft for a transmission, and an intermediate flange. The intermediate flange includes at least two plates. The first and second spring guiding portions are disposed axially between the plates. In some example embodiments, the first and second spring guiding portions are radially aligned and circumferentially offset.
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