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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 16, 2012
Filed:
Jun. 23, 2010
Applicant:
Timothy J. Reinhart, Brownsburg, IN (US);
Inventor:
Timothy J. Reinhart, Brownsburg, IN (US);
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16F 15/121 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The powertrain includes an engine having a crankshaft, and a transmission having a transmission input member. A damper assembly is included that has an engine-side cover plate facing the engine, a transmission-side cover plate facing the transmission, and a retaining member between the cover plates. Resilient members are positioned between the engine-side cover plate and the transmission-side cover plate and supported by the retaining member. The engine-side cover plate is directly connected to the crankshaft for common rotation therewith.