Patent ID: 6050375
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A hydrokinetic torque converter for use with a transmission having a stationary case and a rotary input element, comprising:a rotary housing;a pump confined in and rotatable by said housing;a rotary turbine component and at least one rotary stator component in said housing;a drive for said housing;an output device rotatable in clockwise and counter-clockwise directions, said input element being arranged to receive torque from said output device;first connecting means arranged to connect said output device with one of said components to rotate the output device in one of said directions;second connecting means arranged to connect said output device with the other of said components to rotate said output device in the other of said directions, at least one of said connecing means including (a) a hub rotatable with and axially movably surrounding said output device, and (b) at least one engageable and disengageable clutch arranged to transmit torque between the respective component and said hub in the engaged condition of the clutch; andan engageable and disengageable form-locking connection between said hub and said case, said form-locking connection comprising a first gear provided on said case and a second gear provided on said hub and arranged to mate with said first gear in the engaged condition of said form-locking connection.