Patent ID: 6695110
Filing Date: 2004-02-24
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
Apparatus for transmitting torque comprising a hydrokinetic torque converter with at least one housing connectable to a driving shaft of a prime mover, the housing containing and imparting torque to at least one pump and also containing a rotary turbine connectable to and arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train, and with further at least one damper arranged in a power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus, the damper having an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element, the damper having a radially outer connection to the turbine, the input member and the output member being rotatable relative to each other at least against the opposition of a restoring force of energy-storing devices arranged between them, wherein the input member is connected to an engageable and disengageable lockup clutch.