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Hydrokinetic torque converter transmission with stator reverse drive
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-07-22
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1983-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene W Konrad
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H47/00; F16H47/06; F16H47/08; F16H47/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM COMPRISING A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER UNIT HAVING AN IMPELLER, A TURBINE AND A STATOR SITUATED IN TOROIDAL FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP, A PLANETARY GEAR UNIT, MEANS FOR DRIVABLY CONNECTING THE TURBINE TO ONE ELEMENT OF THE PLANETARY GEAR UNIT, BRAKE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ANCHORING A SECOND ELEMENT OF THE PLANETARY GEAR UNIT, A THIRD ELEMENT OF THE PLANETARY GEAR UNIT BEING CONNECTED TO A DRIVEN MEMBER, CLUTCH MEANS FOR CONNECTING TWO ELEMENTS OF SAID GEAR UNIT TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A 1:1 SPEED RATIO THEREIN, SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE BRAKE MEANS FOR ANCHORING SAID FIRST ELEMENT DURING REVERSE DRIVE OPERATION, AN OVERRUNNING COUPLING CONNECTION DEFINING IN PART A FIRST REACTION TORQUE DELIVERY PATH BETWEEN SAID STATOR AND A STATIONARY PORTION OF SAID MECHANISM WHEREBY SAID STATOR IS INHIBITED FROM ROTATING IN THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID IMPELLER BUT CAPABLE OF FREEWHEELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND AN OVERRUNNING COUPLING MEANS DEFINING IN PART IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A POWER TRANSMISSION MECHANISM COMPRISING A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER UNIT HAVING AN IMPELLER, A TURBINE AND A STATOR SITUATED IN TOROIDAL FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP, A PLANETARY GEAR UNIT, MEANS FOR DRIVABLY CONNECTING THE TURBINE TO ONE ELEMENT OF THE PLANETARY GEAR UNIT, BRAKE MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY ANCHORING A SECOND ELEMENT OF THE PLANETARY GEAR UNIT, A THIRD ELEMENT OF THE PLANETARY GEAR UNIT BEING CONNECTED TO A DRIVEN MEMBER, CLUTCH MEANS FOR CONNECTING TWO ELEMENTS OF SAID GEAR UNIT TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH A 1:1 SPEED RATIO THEREIN, SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE BRAKE MEANS FOR ANCHORING SAID FIRST ELEMENT DURING REVERSE DRIVE OPERATION, AN OVERRUNNING COUPLING CONNECTION DEFINING IN PART A FIRST REACTION TORQUE DELIVERY PATH BETWEEN SAID STATOR AND A STATIONARY PORTION OF SAID MECHANISM WHEREBY SAID STATOR IS INHIBITED FROM ROTATING IN THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID IMPELLER BUT CAPABLE OF FREEWHEELING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AND AN OVERRUNNING COUPLING MEANS DEFINING IN PART IN
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |