192 clutches and power-stop control – Vortex-flow drive and clutch – Including drive-lockup clutch
Patent
1996-03-22
1997-08-26
Bonck, Rodney H.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Vortex-flow drive and clutch
Including drive-lockup clutch
192 328, 192207, 464100, F16H 4502, F16D 366
Patent
active
056602588
ABSTRACT:
A torque converter for translating torque from a prime mover to an input shaft of a transmission including a torque input member, an impeller assembly, a turbine assembly and a lock-up clutch assembly interposed between the turbine assembly and a torque input member. The torque converter further includes a torsional damper operatively interconnecting the turbine assembly and the lock-up clutch assembly. The torsional damper includes a plurality of reaction members integrally formed with a plurality of turbine blades and extending from the turbine shell and operatively coupled with the lock-up clutch assembly. The plurality of integrally formed reaction members define a predetermined spring rate such that torsional forces generated between the turbine assembly and the lock-up clutch assembly are damped through the flexing of the reaction members.
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Bacon Duane A.
Phillips Gregory A.
Viswanathan Malaiappan
Bonck Rodney H.
Borg-Warner Automotive Inc.
Dziegielewski, Esq. Greg
McGlynn, P.C. Bliss
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