Thrust washer including wet friction material with resin coated surface
US9593713B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust washer is provided. The thrust washer includes a wet friction material and a phenolic resin layer coating an outer surface of the wet friction material. A torque converter comprising the thrust washer is also provided. A method of forming a thrust washer is further provided. The method includes providing a layer of phenolic resin on an outer surface of a wet friction material.
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