Apparatus for controlling operation of a torque converter

摘要

An apparatus for controlling an operation of a torque converter having a turbine and an impeller includes a drive member, a first clutch member, and a second clutch member. The drive member is configured to rotate in unison with an output shaft of a prime mover. The first clutch member is associated with the impeller and disposed in selective engagement with the drive member. The first clutch member is configured to allow rotation of the impeller and cause torque multiplication to occur in the torque converter upon engagement with the drive member. The second clutch member is associated with the turbine and disposed in selective engagement with the drive member. The second clutch member is configured to allow rotation of the output shaft of the prime mover and the turbine in unison upon engagement with the drive member.

主权项

1. An apparatus for controlling an operation of a torque converter, the torque converter having a turbine and an impeller disposed in selective engagement with each other, the apparatus comprising:
a drive member configured to rotate in unison with an output shaft of a prime mover; a first clutch member associated with the impeller and disposed in selective engagement with the drive member, wherein the first clutch member is configured to allow rotation of the impeller and cause torque multiplication to occur in the torque converter upon engagement of the drive member with the first clutch member; a second clutch member associated with the turbine and disposed in selective engagement with the drive member, wherein the second clutch member is configured to allow rotation of the output shaft of the prime mover and the turbine in unison upon engagement of the drive member with the second clutch member; and wherein the drive member is axially movable to selectively engage with the first clutch member and the second clutch member.