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Torque converter assembly for a vehicle

US9447857B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2013
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 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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