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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7493756 | Internal combustion engine with torque converter An internal combustion engine with a torque converter for extending the temperature range of a hydraulic fluid allowing the function of the torque converter toward lower temperatures. A crankshaft is formed with an oil passage extending there along, an inlet hole fo... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7343739 | Method for supplying bearing components of a hydrodynamic clutch with lubricant and corresponding hydrodynamic clutch A method for the supplying bearing elements in a hydrodynamic coupling: The coupling includes a primary wheel and a secondary wheel, which together form a working area capable of being filled with operating fluid. An operating fluid system having a direct circulatio... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7273140 | Torque converter for vehicle A torque converter for a vehicle includes a front cover integrally formed with a boss to which a crank shaft of an engine side is connected, an impeller connected to the front cover to rotate together with the front cover, a turbine disposed facing the impeller, a s... | 09/25/2007 |
| 7201044 | Torque sensor integrated with engine components A torque sensor system and method. An automotive engine is located opposite a torque converter, such that a shaft extends from the engine and interacts with the torque converter. A target is located between the engine and torque converter. One or more torque sensors... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7017340 | Hydrokinetic torque converter for an automatic vehicle transmission A hydrokinetic torque converter assembly for use with a geared transmission in a vehicle powertrain. The transmission includes a gear pump with a pump driving member and the torque converter assembly includes an impeller shaft drivably engageable with the pump drivi... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7000749 | Ratchet one-way clutch, and stator apparatus using the same In a ratchet one-way clutch including an inner race, an outer race provided coaxially with the inner race, a pawl member for transmitting torque between the inner race and the outer race, and a damper mechanism for absorbing shock at the time of engagement of the pa... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6951101 | Method and device for controlling a hydrodynamic clutch A method for controlling and filling a hydrodynamic clutch. A set variable can be preset for a variable which at least indirectly characterizes the functional state of the hydrodynamic clutch and which serves as an input variable of a control device assigned to the ... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6941752 | Stator support device and torque converter including the same A stator support device for supporting a stator of a torque converter includes a one-way coupling device including an outer race disposed radially inwardly of the stator, and an inner race disposed radially outwardly of a rotation axis of the torque converter, an en... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6902046 | High performance sprag clutch assembly A high performance sprag clutch assembly and replacement system for a land motor vehicle transmission, which utilizes a commercially available sprag assembly popular among high performance enthusiasts in combination with newly manufactured inner and outer races to a... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6892533 | Automatic transmission An automatic transmission includes a stator support shaft having an internal axial bore for receiving an input shaft, a forward engagement portion for engaging a stator of a torque converter, and a central engagement portion for engaging a stator support and transfe... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6793052 | Torque converter In a torque converter in which a radial bearing and a one-way clutch are disposed adjacent and concentrically with each other between a hub of a side cover and a turbine shaft extending through the hub, and a hub of an output gear is coupled to an outer end of the t... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6725657 | Power transmission device The present invention relates to a power transmission apparatus for transmitting power by utilizing kinetic energy of a fluid, such as a torque converter, a fluid coupling, or the like. In a power transmission apparatus for taking out kinetic energy given to a fluid... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6044645 | Flow control for oil in transit A power transmission has a hydraulic control from which oil is distributed to various transmission components, a cooler and reservoir. A flow direction control valve is disposed in the distribution system to direct oil in transit to the reservoir during c... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6006886 | Hydrodynamic torque converter with an axial bearing arrangement provided with sliding bearings A hydrodynamic torque converter with a converter circuit comprising an impeller, a turbine and a stator, wherein the stator is held by an axial bearing arrangement in the converter housing at a predetermined relative distance from the impeller and the tur... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5881556 | Stator and stator support structure for torque convertor To provide a stator in which a stator and an impeller or a turbine are brought into direct contact with each other to thereby dispense with a thrust bearing, and in which a frictional wear in the contact portion is suppressed to a small extent to thereby ... | 03/16/1999 |
| 5852931 | Automatic transmission with a positive-displacement pump An automatic transmission, in particular an infinitely variable automatic transmission for motor vehicles, contains a radial piston pump (1) for supplying a hydrodynamic converter (3), a lubricating device and control and actuating devices of the automati... | 12/29/1998 |
| 5778668 | Hydrodynamic clutch arrangement in a drive system The present invention relates to a hydrodynamic clutch in a drive system, notably a turbo compound system. The hydrodynamic clutch includes a pump impeller and a turbine impeller which together form a toroidal working space. The turbine impeller is joined... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5720167 | Rotating pump seal A rotating pump seal is interposed between a transmission's pump and pump body bushing. The seal includes a predetermined flow area allowing a sufficient amount of fluid flow to lubricate the bushing while restricting excessive flow.... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5676230 | Bushing for one-way clutch Disclosed herein is a bushing for a one-way clutch which is to be assembled in a stator of a torque converter. The bushing is useful for centering outer and inner rings of the one-way clutch and for backing up an associated thrust needle bearing. The bush... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5655875 | Plastic torque converter stator with insert-molded one-way clutch outer race A torque converter stator made by injection molding of plastic material includes a metallic one-way clutch outer race which is insert molded within the stator hub. A plurality of recesses forming lubricant passages extend through the wall of a radial flan... | 08/12/1997 |
| 5400884 | Torque convertor A torque convertor includes a torque convertor body and a power disconnecting clutch. The torque convertor body is connected to an input-side member for transmitting power to the power disconnecting clutch. The power disconnecting clutch has a drive-side ... | 03/28/1995 |
| 5352100 | Pump drive for a motor vehicle automatic transmission In a pump drive for a motor vehicle automatic gearbox, a hollow shaft (6) secured in rotation to a primary part (3) of a torque converter (1) projects into the inside of a pump housing (7) and bears an impeller (10) of the pump. The hollow shaft (6) is bo... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5323610 | Arrangement for bearing lubrication and cooling of a hydrodynamic coupling Arrangement for effective oil supply to a working chamber in a hydrodynamic coupling flushed through with oil, and lubrication of the bearings of the coupling. The working chamber is supplied with oil through a channel in the stationary part of the coupli... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5175999 | Torque converter device with lubricating washer on turbine hub Discloses a torque converter device with a light stator and turbine. The torque converter device comprises a converter cover, a turbine hub, a washer provided between the cover and the hub, and an oil flow passage provided between the washer and the turbi... | 01/05/1993 |
| 4970860 | Fluid coupling for helicopter propeller A disengageable connection between an internal combustion engine and a propeller which serves for the drive of a gyroplane. The disengageable connection is a fluid coupling which includes a controllable oil circulatory system. The fluid coupling is suppli... | 11/20/1990 |
| 4949821 | Automatic transmission An automatic transmission for use in an automotive vehicle is comprised of an oil pump assembly adapted to discharge hydraulic oil as operating oil for the automatic transmission. The oil pump assembly is disposed around a stator shaft connected to the st... | 08/21/1990 |
| 4534456 | Hydrodynamic power transmission unit A hydrodynamic power transmission unit is constructed with cylindrical bearings positioned in the annular space between the outer hollow driver shaft and the concentrically disposed inner driven shaft and flow channels are provided to not only supply lubr... | 08/13/1985 |
| 4475636 | Water brake A simplified water brake unit has greater capacity per unit weight and is readily maintained due to a two piece readily disassembled housing, one part of which provides a firm, accurate support for the stator, and which also has longer seal life because o... | 10/09/1984 |
| 4408462 | Pressure regulating device for use in an automatic transmission A pressure regulating device for use in a hydraulic control system for an automatic transmission having a torque convertor, a gear transmission and an hydraulic control system provides a first pressure regulating valve for regulating the pressurized fluid... | 10/11/1983 |
| 4376370 | Power transmission for an automobile A power transmission for an automobile, which is provided with an oil circulation type fluid coupling and a clutch mechanism so that power may be transmitted from an output shaft of an engine to an input shaft of a gear transmission. The output and input ... | 03/15/1983 |
| 4175647 | Hydrodynamic retarder for vehicles, especially for motor vehicles A hydrodynamic retarder for vehicles, especially for motor vehicles, with an internal working circulation within a working space having at least one rotating blade wheel and at least one stationary blade wheel, with an external cooling circulation that ca... | 11/27/1979 |
| 4164994 | Hydraulic eddy brake A hydraulic eddy brake has a rotor and a stator both forming an eddy chamber. Liquid supply conduits lead to the center of the eddy chamber. The rotor shaft is sealed relative to the housing formed by the stator. The sealing is accomplished by noncontacti... | 08/21/1979 |
| 4147242 | Power transmission for use in industrial vehicle driveline and equipped with fluid actuated clutches Fluid actuated clutches are equipped with friction facings made of impregnated paper which operate in hydraulic fluid. Valves which control the transmission supply an increased amount of lubrication fluid to the friction facings when the clutches are disp... | 04/03/1979 |
| 4114734 | Retarder for vehicles, especially heavy trucks A continuous brake (retarder) for vehicles, especially for heavy trucks or the like, which utilizes a hydrodynamic circulatory system in the form of a driven hydrodynamic coupling whose operating fluid is conducted into an external circulatory system by w... | 09/19/1978 |
| 4096693 | Torque converter fluid control system for power transmission system In a power transmission system, a bearing is provided for carrying an output shaft of the torque converter unit. The bearing is lubricated by torque converter fluid delivered thereto through a lubrication circuit. The lubrication circuit includes a flow r... | 06/27/1978 |
| 3952508 | Control for fluid coupling A temperature and speed responsive control for a fluid coupling adapted to drive a cooling fan for an internal combustion engine. The coupling is of the hydrokinetic type and includes an input or drive member adapted to be driven by the engine, an output ... | 04/27/1976 |
| 3951242 | Hydraulic brake for heavy vehicles A non-exhaustable permanent brake for a vehicle motor, which includes a fluid operable braking unit arranged in the housing of the vehicle motor and comprising a pump wheel which is drivingly connected to the crankshaft of the motor and is interposed in a... | 04/20/1976 |
