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Drive assembly including drive tab fixed to turbine shell and method of forming

US9360058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2014
Grant dateJun 7, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2034

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  • 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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