Patent ID: 7878313
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. A torque converter comprising: a transverse axis of rotation; a cover having an inner diameter, and an axial inner annular surface; an impeller shell having an inner diameter, and an axial inner annular surface; and, an annular backing plate having an outer diameter, a circumference, and an axial outer annular surface, wherein the cover, impeller shell, and backing plate are operatively arranged to rotate about the axis of rotation, wherein the backing plate is substantially orthogonal with respect to the axis of rotation, wherein the inner diameter of the cover is substantially equal to the inner diameter of the impeller shell, and wherein the axial inner annular surface of the cover and the axial inner annular surface of the impeller shell are fixedly attached to the axial outer annular surface of the backing plate.