Three-pass torque converters
US9074643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0278
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter comprising: 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; 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; a thrust plate for thrust engagement with the clutch backing plate, and, a cover plate for driving engagement with a damper spring, wherein the thrust plate comprises the cover plate.
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