Hydrokinetic torque converter

Details Hydrokinetic torque converter Hydrokinetic torque converter

1998-05-20

2000-02-22

Lorence, Richard M.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Vortex-flow drive and clutch

Including drive-lockup clutch

192 543, 192 5452, 747311, F16D 3300

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060269413

ABSTRACT:
The rotary housing of a hydrokinetic torque converter, which can be utilized in the power train of a motor vehicle--for example, in conjunction with a continuously variable transmission--contains a torque monitoring device which is installed in such a way that it does not take up any, or any appreciable, additional space, especially in the axial direction of the housing. The torque monitoring device can serve to transmit torque between the lockup clutch and the output element of the torque converter. Additional features reside in the provision, configuration and manner of mounting of an auxiliary mass, and in the provision of a device for centering the piston of the lockup clutch in the housing as well as a device for centering the housing on the output element of a prime mover.

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