Torque converter including an elastic element preloading an axially movable turbine
AssigneesSchaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Schaeffler Group USA, Inc.
InventorsPatrick Lindemann, Markus Steinberger
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Abstract
A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes an impeller; a turbine axially movable toward and away from the impeller; and a damper coupled to the turbine, the damper including an elastic element forcing the turbine against the impeller in a no pressure condition. A method of forming a torque converter is also provided. The method includes forming a damper to include an elastic element; providing the damper inside a front cover so the damper contacts the front cover; and providing axially movable turbine between the damper and an impeller such that the elastic element forces the turbine to engage an impeller in a no pressure condition.
Claims20
A torque converter comprising:
- an impeller;
- a turbine axially movable toward and away from the impeller;
- and
- a damper coupled to the turbine, the damper including an elastic element forcing the turbine against the impeller in a no pressure condition.
A method for forming a torque converter comprising:
- forming a damper to include an elastic element;
- providing the damper inside a front cover;
- and
- providing axially movable turbine between the damper and an impeller such that the elastic element forces the turbine to engage an impeller in a no pressure condition.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.