torque converter
- Device in an automatic transmission/transaxle that transforms mechanical power (torque) from the engine into hydro kinetic (fluid) power to the transmission.
- Torque converter serves as a hydraulic clutch
- Engine is mechanically linked to an impeller, which is made up of a series of blades within a housing filled with transmission fluid
- Impeller responds directly to engine speed, which transfers energy to the fluid
- Turbine, which consists of a separate series of blades, absorbs this fluidic energy and transmits power to the transmission
- This mechanism allows for a smooth transfer of power from the engine to the transmission.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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