Abstract: A stator assembly for a torque converter having an impeller and a turbine includes a one-way clutch. The one-way clutch includes a plurality of rollers arranged radially in a spaced apart relation to one another. Each of the plurality of rollers is biased into a floating position by a corresponding resilient member. The stator assembly also includes a stator wheel mounted on the one-way clutch. A mass of the stator wheel is selected so as to operatively provide a predetermined amount of delay for engaging or disengaging the one-way clutch.

Abstract: A speed control system for a stator of a torque converter is provided. The speed control system includes an annular ring member disposed around an outer circumference of the stator. The speed control system further includes a plurality of wing members disposed on an outer circumference of the annular ring member. Each of the plurality of wing members includes a first end and a second end distal to the first end. The speed control system further includes an elastic member disposed at the second end of each of the plurality of wing members. Each of the plurality of wing members is displaced from a first position to a second position against a biasing force of the elastic member, when a rotational speed of the stator is equal to or greater than a threshold speed of the stator, to control the rotational speed of the stator within the threshold speed.

Abstract: A torque converter including a stator, a one way clutch permitting rotation of the stator in a first direction and preventing rotation of the stator in a second opposite direction, and an adapter device including a first adapter portion connected to the stator and a second adapter portion connected to the one way clutch, so that the one way clutch is positioned offset and remote from the stator.

Abstract: A one way clutch includes a first ring member and a second ring member located concentrically with respect to the first ring member. The one way clutch includes at least one engaging assembly disposed between the first ring member and the second ring member. The engaging assembly includes at least one cam member positioned in at least one of the first ring member and the second ring member. The one way clutch further includes at least one biasing member that is contacted to a corresponding cam member in a radial direction. Further, the biasing member is adapted to apply a positive biasing force in the radial direction on the corresponding cam member. The cam member includes a bottom curved portion that engages with the first groove. The cam member includes a top curved portion that extends substantially tangentially from the bottom curved portion. The cam member further includes a nose portion positioned below the top curved portion, in contact with the biasing member.

Abstract: A one-way clutch is provided. The one-way clutch includes an outer cam having a plurality of notches. Each of the plurality of notches is circumferentially spaced along an inner periphery of the outer cam. The one-way clutch also includes an inner race positioned coaxially within the outer cam. The inner race includes a plurality of pockets circumferentially spaced along an outer periphery of the inner race. The one-way clutch further includes a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a plurality of leaf springs coupled to each of the plurality of notches. Each of the plurality of leaf springs is adapted to lock the outer cam and the inner race in first direction, and to slide on the outer periphery of the inner race in a second direction. The second direction is opposite to the first direction.

Abstract: A one-way clutch includes an outer cam having a plurality of pockets circumferentially space along an inner periphery. The one-way clutch also includes an inner race positioned coaxially within the outer cam. The one-way clutch further includes a clutch mechanism. The clutch mechanism includes a plurality of teeth provided in association with each of the plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of teeth is adapted to selectively lock and unlock the outer cam and the inner race. The clutch mechanism also includes a plurality of biasing members disposed in each of the plurality of pockets. Each of the plurality of biasing members is adapted to keep the corresponding teeth in contact with the inner race.

Abstract: A torque converter including a stator, a one way clutch permitting rotation of the stator in a first direction and preventing rotation of the stator in a second opposite direction, and an adapter device including a first adapter portion connected to the stator and a second adapter portion connected to the one way clutch, so that the one way clutch is positioned offset and remote from the stator.

Abstract: A manifold for a torque converter assembly is disclosed. The manifold may have a base portion configured to be fixedly connected to a frame of a mobile machine. The base portion may have a first face, a second face, and an outer radial surface located between the first face and the second face. The manifold may also have a sleeve portion extending axially away from the second face of the base portion. The sleeve portion may have an outer radial surface. The base portion may further have a first passageway configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The first passageway may have an inlet in the outer radial surface of the base portion and an outlet in the outer radial surface of the sleeve portion. The manifold may also have a second passageway configured to receive hydraulic fluid. The second passageway may have an inlet in the first face and an outlet in the second face.