Reverse one-way torque converter clutch

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6254507
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09483987

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A hydrokinetic torque converter of the type having a lock-up clutch plate that is operated in response to drive line conditions to connect the torque converter turbine and the torque converter impeller so as to provide a direct drive from an engine to a drive line transmission is modified to include a one way clutch that is connected between the impeller and the turbine and operative to free wheel during torque transfer from an engine to a transmission connected to the output from the torque converter and operative to lock up in the coast or back direction of drive to prevent engine stall during vehicle coasting maneuvers.

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SATURN CORPORATION1400 STEPHENSON HIGHWAY P O BOX 7025 TROY MICHIGAN 48007-7025

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Downs, Robert Charles La Jolla, CA 35 1267

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