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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 14, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 06, 2002
Valeo, Paris, FR;
Abstract
The invention concerns a hydrokinetic apparatus, in particular for motor vehicle, comprising a casing ( ); a turbine wheel ( ) secured in rotation to a hub ( ); a lock-clutch comprising a piston ( ) whereof the radially inner part ( ) is mounted sliding along an outer cylindrical shaft ( ) belonging to the central ring called piston ( ) whereof a rear end surface ( ) extends opposite a transverse surface belonging to the turbine wheel ( )/hub ( ) assembly, and comprising stop means ( ) axially interposed between the central ring and the turbine wheel/hub assembly. The invention is characterised in that are provided radial centering means for axial stop ( ) relative to the hub ( ) or relative to the piston ( ) or relative to the web ( ).