Crimped connection for a cover and impeller in a torque...

Details Crimped connection for a cover and impeller in a torque... Crimped connection for a cover and impeller in a torque...

2007-03-23

2010-12-14

Kershteyn, Igor (Department: 3745)

Rotary kinetic fluid motors or pumps

Working fluid passage or distributing means associated with...

Casing with mounting means

C415S215100, C415S224000, C416S180000, C416S189000, C416S19700C

Reexamination Certificate

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07850426

ABSTRACT:
The present invention broadly comprises a torque converter including a cover arranged to accept torque from a drive unit and an impeller. The cover and the impeller are joined by a crimped connection. In some aspects, the converter includes a sealing element disposed between the cover and the impeller and the sealing element is selected from the group consisting of an o-ring and a gasket. In some aspects, the cover is a cast piece. In some aspects, the cover is formed by a process selected from the group consisting of: molding, compression molding, and pressed metal forming. In some aspects, the cover is a stamped metal piece. The present invention also broadly comprises a torque converter including a cover, an impeller, and an induction brazed connection joining the cover and impeller. In some aspects, the cover further comprises axially disposed fingers engaged with the impeller.

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