Patent ID: 6508346
Filing Date: 2003-01-21
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A torque converter assembly comprising a first crankshaft engagement portion; a second turbine shaft engagement portion; an impeller having a turbine which is selectively connected to the turbine shaft engagement portion; a clutch assembly having a piston which is disposed within a substantially sealed chamber and which is movable from a first position in which the crankshaft engagement portion is connected to the turbine shaft engagement portion by use of said impeller and by use of said turbine to a second position in which said crankshaft engagement portion is additionally connected to said turbine shaft engagement portion by use of said clutch assembly; a first spring isolator which is operatively disposed between said crankshaft engagement member and said piston; a second spring isolator which is operatively disposed between said turbine and said piston, wherein said first spring isolator is coupled to said crankshaft engagement portion and to said clutch assembly, and wherein said second spring isolator is coupled to said clutch assembly, said turbine, and said turbine shaft engagement portion, and wherein said first and said second spring isolators are connected in an offset series arrangement.