Regulator valve assembly for a torque converter
CA 2089459 C · Owner: Long, Charles F. · Inventors: Mccauley, Phillip F.; Cooke, Dennis M.; Long, Charles F.
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A regulator valve assembly adapted to be used in conjunction with a torque converter in a vehicular transmission having a pressurized hydraulic distribution system, a cooling system and a torque converter. The regulator valve assembly has a stepped valve chamber to receive a spool valve member for axial translation. The spool valve member defines first, second third and fourth, subchambers within the stepped valve chamber. Axial translation of the valve member effects selective communication between the subchambers. A first land on the spool valve member is interposed between the first and second subchambers. A second land is interposed between the second and third subchambers. A third land …
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- Filed February 12, 1993 and granted October 14, 1997. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended February 12, 2013.
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