Clutch retainer sealed to cover

摘要

An assembly for a torque converter including a first component, a second component non-rotatably secured to the first component by a connection member, wherein a seal is arranged between the first and second components, and the connect member extends through the seal, and wherein the seal is made from a cellulose-based material, wherein the first and second components at least partially define a first chamber and a second chamber, and wherein the seal separates the first chamber from the second chamber in a substantially fluid-tight seal manner.

主权项

1. A torque converter comprising:
a first component; a second component non-rotatably secured to said first component by a connection member, wherein:
a seal is arranged between said first and second components;said connection member extends through said seal;said seal surrounds at least a portion of the connection member;said seal is made from a wet clutch friction material comprising cellulose;said first and second components at least partially define a first chamber and a second chamber;said seal separates said first chamber from said second chamber in a substantially fluid-tight seal manner;said first component is a cover for said torque converter and said second component is a retainer for carrying plates of a clutch; andsaid connection member is an extruded rivet.