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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 23, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 30, 2021
Schaeffler Technologies Ag & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Scott Angel, Marshallville, OH (US);
Daniel Linton, North Canton, OH (US);
Timothy Simon, Wooster, OH (US);
Melissa Blischak, Copley, OH (US);
Brian Zaugg, Millersburg, OH (US);
Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach, DE;
Abstract
A torque converter centering sleeve assembly is disclosed herein that includes an anti-contamination plate. The assembly includes a centering sleeve including a body. A plate, i.e. an anti-contamination plate, is arranged inside of the centering sleeve. The plate includes at least a first portion and a second portion in contact with an inner surface of the centering sleeve such that the plate partitions off a pocket defined by the centering sleeve. The plate can be secured to the centering sleeve via a snap fit or press fit.