Clutch engagement ramps for torque converter

A torque converter comprising:

• an axis of rotation;
• a flange rotatable about the axis of rotation;
• a turbine shell independently rotatable about the axis of rotation relative to the flange;
• a first plate, disposed between the flange and the turbine shell, fixed to the turbine shell;
• a second plate, disposed between the flange and the turbine shell, radially outward relative to the first plate;
• a cover having an inner surface;
• a third plate, disposed between the flange and the cover;
• at least one resilient element, at least partially disposed axially between the second and third plates and radially outward relative to the first plate, for transmitting a torque force between the flange and the second and third plates;
• a first axial gap, disposed between the flange and the second plate, having a first width;
• a second axial gap, disposed between the flange and the third plate, having a second width;
• and
• the first plate having at least one ramp protruding in an axial direction toward the flange, the ramp rotatably engageable with the flange for urging the flange axially in a direction toward the cover, and for transmitting an axial force for urging a clutch to engage.