Torque converter bridging clutch for automotive automatic transmission

摘要

The clutch (6) comprises an elastic damping element (38) which may be made from rubber, secured to a piston (31). A wearing surface (39) turning within oil is secured to the elastic element. The elastic element acts as a dampening unit when the bridging clutch is depressed to achieve controlled or regulated slip. Partial contact is prevented between the power transmission and interruption mechanism within the fluid bath in the low-speed range.