Patent ID: 8113089
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: F02N,F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A starting apparatus for cranking an engine crankshaft using a starter motor, wherein the engine is operatively connected to a transmission through a torque converter, comprising: a pinion gear connected for rotation with the starter motor; a torque converter cover operatively connected for rotation with the engine crankshaft; a shell member partially surrounding the torque converter cover; a ring gear connected to the shell member and in constant meshing relationship with the pinion gear such that the shell member is rotatably driven by the starter motor; a one-way clutch having a first portion connected for rotation with the shell member and a second portion connected for rotation with the torque converter cover; wherein the one-way clutch operatively engages the torque converter cover and the shell member for common rotation if the torque converter cover is not rotating faster than the shell member so that the starter motor drives the crankshaft, and is configured to overrun if the torque converter cover is rotating faster than the shell member when the engine is started.