Torque converter assembly for a vehicle
US9447857B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2045/0247
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A torque converter assembly having a hub for connection with an input shaft of a gearbox, a lock-up clutch module for selective connection with a crankshaft of an internal combustion engine, a turbine module of a torque converter rigidly connected to the lock-up clutch module and rotatable with respect to the hub, and a spiral spring isolator to resiliently connect the hub with the lock-up clutch module and the turbine module.
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