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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 15, 2023
Filed:
Aug. 09, 2022
Schaeffler Technologies Ag & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Long Souers, North Canton, OH (US);
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Abstract
A torque converter includes a front cover configured to receive a torque. The torque converter further includes an impeller having an impeller shell non-rotatably connected to the front cover. The torque converter further includes a turbine in fluid communication with the impeller and including a turbine shell. The torque converter further includes a stator disposed axially between the impeller and the turbine. The torque converter further includes a one-way clutch disposed within the stator. The torque converter further includes a side plate axially disposed between the one-way clutch and the turbine shell. The side plate is configured to retain the one-way clutch within the stator. The turbine shell includes a post configured to axially constrain the side plate.