Centrifugal pendulum absorber
US8561499B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2131
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pendulum absorber assembly for a torque converter including a first spring retainer, a second spring retainer, and a floating flange positioned between the first spring retainer and the second spring retainer. The pendulum absorber assembly also includes a drive plate affixed to the floating flange, a plurality of arcuate springs disposed between the second spring retainer and the drive plate, and a plurality of pendulum weights affixed to the second spring retainer, wherein the pendulum weights are made of tungsten alloy.
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