Patent ID: 6053292
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: F16H

Abstract:
A bypass clutch for the torque converter of an automatic transmission for an automotive vehicle, comprising:a cover fixed against axial displacement, supported for rotation about an axis, having a first surface;a piston supported for rotation about said axis, having a second surface facing the first surface, the piston supported for displacement relative to said cover; anda clutch plate located between the piston and casing, fixed to the piston at a first location, supported against displacement toward the cover at a second location spaced radially from the first location, the clutch plate adapted for elastic bending deflection between the first location and second location due to movement of the piston relative to the cover, said deflection tending to resist movement of the piston toward the cover and tending to displace the piston away from the cover.