Drive assembly including drive tab fixed to turbine shell and method of forming
US9360058B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49234
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive assembly for a torque converter is provided. The drive assembly includes a turbine shell including a rounded portion and an outer radial extension on an outer circumference of rounded portion; and a tab plate bonded to the outer radial extension of the turbine shell by adhesive. A method of forming a drive assembly for a torque converter is also provided.
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