A torque converter comprising a spacer plate for a coast-coupled diaphragm spring

摘要

A torque converter is provided. The torque converter includes a damper assembly and a turbine assembly coupled to the damper assembly. The turbine assembly includes an axially displaceable turbine piston, a spacer plate fixed to the turbine piston, and a spring for convenience. The spacer plate holds the biasing spring on the turbine piston with preloading force. A method of forming a torque converter is also provided. The method comprising the steps of: providing a spring of convenience to contact with a surface of a front cover side of the turbine piston; And securing the spacer plate to the turbine piston such that the spacer plate retains a biasing spring against the surface of the turbine piston on the front cover side.