Torque converter having a lockup clutch

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1997-05-27

1999-10-12

Bonck, Rodney H.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Vortex-flow drive and clutch

Including drive-lockup clutch

19211336, F16H 4502

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059643293

ABSTRACT:
A lockup mechanism (9) in a torque converter (1) includes a clutch portion (23) capable of selective engagement and disengagement between a front cover (3) and a turbine (5), and a piston member (21) which forms a sealed oil chamber (B) together with the front cover (3) and selectively engages and disengages the clutch portion (23) in accordance with the change in the oil pressure within the oil chamber (B).

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