Patent ID: 6026642
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: F16D,F16H

Abstract:
A torque converter adapter system used in conjunction with a stator having ring-shaped body with an inner surface and a driving having an inner race with an outer surface, comprising:a. an annular retainer, said retainer possessing an outer surface fitting along the inner surface of the stator, said retainer further including an endless inner surface;b. connection means for holding said outer surface of said annular retainer to the inner surface of the stator to prevent relative movement therebetween;c. a sprag unit possessing a selected number of sprags, said sprag slidingly engaging said inner surface of said annular retainer, said sprag unit further including a central opening for permitting said sprag to slidingly engage the outer surface of the inner race, and in which said connection means for holding said outer surface of said annular retainer to the inner surface of the stator comprises a plurality of pins each fictionally engaging said annular retainer and the stator.