Three-pass torque converters
US8844691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0278
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter includes a cover for receiving torque from a prime mover, an impeller fixed to the cover to form a housing for the torque converter, a turbine disposed in the housing for receiving torque from the impeller, and a clutch backing plate fixed to the housing and arranged to receive a force, in an axial direction, from the turbine during operation of the torque converter. In some example embodiments, the turbine includes a thrust plate for thrust engagement with the clutch backing plate. In an example embodiment, the turbine includes a turbine shell and the thrust plate is attached to the turbine shell.
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