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Drive assembly for a torque converter including a spring retainer engaging a clutch plate
US9506506B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9506506-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414259987-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Publication date | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2016 |
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A drive assembly for a torque converter is provided. The drive assembly includes a spring retainer. The spring retainer includes at least one rounded portion contoured to wrap around an outer circumferential surface of at least one spring and an axial extension joined to the rounded portion. The axial extension extends axially away from rounded portion and includes a connecting portion for engaging a clutch plate. A torque converter and a method of forming a drive assembly for a torque converter are also provided.
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What is claimed is: 1. A drive assembly for a torque converter comprising: a spring retainer rotatable about a center axis, the spring retainer comprising: at least one rounded portion contoured to wrap around an outer circumferential surface of at least one spring; and an axial extension joined to the rounded portion, the axial extension extending axially away with respect to the center axis from rounded portion and including a connecting portion for engaging a clutch plate, t…
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- What does patent US9506506B2 cover?
- A drive assembly for a torque converter is provided. The drive assembly includes a spring retainer. The spring retainer includes at least one rounded portion contoured to wrap around an outer circumferential surface of at least one spring and an axial extension joined to the rounded portion. The axial extension extends axially away from rounded portion and includes a connecting portion for enga…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Schaeffler Technologies Gmbh & Co Kg, Schaeffler Technologies Ag
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification F16D33/18. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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