Patent ID: 6158560
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A lockup clutch for a hydrodynamic torque converter having a converter housing with a flange having a contact face and an axially movable piston that can be brought into working engagement with the contact face of the flange in response to a switching position via a friction facing, the lockup clutch comprising:a deformation element having a first radial side, a second radial side and a contact face extending between said first and second radial sides, said deformation element extending at least within an area of the friction facing such that said contact face is disposed opposite said friction facing;connection means for connecting said first radial side of said deformation element to one of said piston and said flange, wherein the one of said piston and said flange is a carrier for said deformation element; andan elastic supporting device disposed in said carrier and supporting said deformation element, said second radial side being in operable connection with said carrier via said elastic supporting device, said elastic support member axially extending beyond a surface of said carrier.