Torsional isolator for torque converter lock-up mechanism

Details Torsional isolator for torque converter lock-up mechanism Torsional isolator for torque converter lock-up mechanism

1978-09-21

1980-12-23

Krizmanich, George H.

192 clutches and power-stop control

Vortex-flow drive and clutch

Including drive-lockup clutch

1921062, F16D 3300, F16D 314

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042405327

ABSTRACT:
An improved damper is provided for minimizing the transmittal of engine generated torsional vibrations through a transmission employing a hydrokinetic torque converter when the torque converter is operated in a locked up mode wherein the turbine and impeller thereof are mechanically interconnected. The damper includes a drive ring drivingly engageable with the impeller of the torque converter and configured to define an annular channel having a plurality of spring pockets formed therein, a plurality of springs received in the pockets, and a driven ring which may be secured for rotation with the turbine of the torque converter and having a plurality of drive lugs for engaging the springs. The drive ring pockets further include spring seats configured to urge the springs in a direction opposing centrifugal force and the driven ring lugs are formed to facilitate snap fit of the springs into engagement therewith.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3497043 (1970-02-01), Leonard
patent: 4113075 (1978-09-01), Walker
patent: 4138003 (1979-02-01), Malloy
patent: 4143561 (1979-03-01), Melhorn

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