US3230716A
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Multiple element hydrokinetic torque converter mechanism with dual performance ranges
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gabriel Martin George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:36
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/38; F16H61/48; F16H61/50; F16H61/58; F16H61/60; F16H41/00; F16H41/24; F16H41/26; F16H47/00; F16H47/06; F16H47/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S74/00; Y10S74/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A HYDROKINETIC POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM COMPRISING AN IMPELLER AND MULTIPLE TURBINES SITUATED IN A COMMON TOROIDAL FLUID FLOW CIRCUIT, ONE TURBINE BEING CONNECTED TO A DRIVEN MEMBER, SAID IMPELLER BEING CONNECTED TO A DRIVING MEMBER, AND SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE FRICTION CLUTCH MEANS FOR CONNECTING TOGETHER SAID ONE TURBINE AND A SECOND TURBINE FOR ROTATION IN INISON DURING OPERATION IN A FIRST SPEED RATIO RANGE AND FOR DECLUTCHING SAID SECOND TURBINE FROM SAID ONE TURBINE DURING OPERATION IN ANOTHER SPEED RATIO RANGE, SAID SECOND TURBINE ASSUMING A FREE FLOATING CONDITION WHEN IT IS DISCONNECTED FROM SAID ONE TURBINE, SAID ONE TURBINE BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF SAID IMPELLER AND SAID SECOND TURBINE BEING LOCATED DOWNSTREAM IN SAID FLOW CIRCUIT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ONE TURBINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A HYDROKINETIC POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM COMPRISING AN IMPELLER AND MULTIPLE TURBINES SITUATED IN A COMMON TOROIDAL FLUID FLOW CIRCUIT, ONE TURBINE BEING CONNECTED TO A DRIVEN MEMBER, SAID IMPELLER BEING CONNECTED TO A DRIVING MEMBER, AND SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE FRICTION CLUTCH MEANS FOR CONNECTING TOGETHER SAID ONE TURBINE AND A SECOND TURBINE FOR ROTATION IN INISON DURING OPERATION IN A FIRST SPEED RATIO RANGE AND FOR DECLUTCHING SAID SECOND TURBINE FROM SAID ONE TURBINE DURING OPERATION IN ANOTHER SPEED RATIO RANGE, SAID SECOND TURBINE ASSUMING A FREE FLOATING CONDITION WHEN IT IS DISCONNECTED FROM SAID ONE TURBINE, SAID ONE TURBINE BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF SAID IMPELLER AND SAID SECOND TURBINE BEING LOCATED DOWNSTREAM IN SAID FLOW CIRCUIT WITH RESPECT TO SAID ONE TURBINE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |