Hydrokinetic torque converter with a direct drive lock-up clutch adapted for one-way torque delivery

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A hydrokinetic torque converter mechanism for use in an automotive vehicle driveline comprising a bladed impeller a, bladed turbine and a bladed stator situated in toroidal fluid flow relationship, an impeller housing surrounding the bladed members, a lock-up clutch structure in said housing adapted to establish a direct connection between said impeller and said turbine, said turbine being connected to a turbine shaft that in turn is connected to torque input elements of a multiple ratio gear system, a one-way coupling located between said turbine shaft and said clutch structure for accommodating transfer of torque from said impeller to said turbine shaft but preventing torque transfer in …