US 11,703,112 B1
Combined lug reaction plate
Michael Condo, Clinton, OH (US)
Assigned to Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach (DE)
Filed by Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, Herzogenaurach (DE)
Filed on Feb. 24, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/679,533.
Int. Cl. F16H 45/02 (2006.01); F16H 41/28 (2006.01); F16H 41/24 (2006.01)
CPC F16H 41/28 (2013.01) [F16H 45/02 (2013.01); F16H 2041/243 (2013.01); F16H 2045/0278 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A torque converter assembly comprising:
a front cover;
a clutch plate assembly;
a pump cover; and
a plate including a base body extending in an axial direction with a first flange on a first end and a second flange on a second end, wherein the first flange defines a friction face configured to engage with a corresponding surface of the clutch plate assembly, and the second flange defines at least one opening configured to receive a fastening element;
wherein a connection is provided at an interface between the plate and the front cover; and
wherein the connection between the plate and the front cover includes a welded connection.