Patent ID: 6892533
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
1. A stator support shaft for an automatic transmission, comprising: an internal axial bore for receiving an input shaft; a forward engagement portion for engaging a stator of a torque converter of the automatic transmission; a central engagement portion for engaging a stator support of the automatic transmission and transferring to the stator support substantially all of a torque load imposed on the stator support shaft by the stator; a rearward portion positioned rearward of the central engagement portion; and a first internal circumferential oil seal groove positioned in the internal axial bore of the rearward portion, the first oil seal groove constructed and arranged to receive a first oil seal for establishing a sealing engagement between the stator support shaft and the input shaft and for blocking an axial flow of oil between the stator support shaft and the input shaft originating from the torque converter.