Centering sleeve for torque converter assembly
AssigneeSchaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
InventorsAlfredo Perez Mitre Jimenez, Scott Angel, Melissa Blischak, David Lewis
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Abstract
In one aspect, a centering sleeve is disclosed herein that includes a hub defining a central opening extending in an axial direction between a first axial end and a second axial end. At least one of the first axial end or the second axial end includes a plurality of fluid grooves on an axially outer surface. Both the first axial end and the second axial end can include the plurality of fluid grooves.
Claims12
A centering sleeve for a torque converter assembly, the centering sleeve comprising:
- a hub defining a central opening extending in an axial direction between a first axial end and a second axial end;
- wherein the first axial end includes a radially extending flange having a plurality of openings defining connection regions for connection to a torque converter cover;
- and
- wherein the radial flange includes a plurality of fluid grooves on an axially outer surface extending in a radial direction between the central opening and a radially outer edge of the radially extending flange;
- wherein the second axial end includes a plurality of fluid grooves on an axially outer thrust surface.
A centering sleeve for a torque converter assembly, the centering sleeve comprising:
- a hub defining a central opening extending in an axial direction between a first axial end and a second axial end;
- wherein at least one of the first axial end or the second axial end includes a plurality of fluid grooves on an axially outer surface;
- wherein the first axial end includes a radially extending flange having a plurality of connection regions;
- and
- wherein the plurality of connection regions are formed as an elongated slot having an enlarged end configured to receive a fastener.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.