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torque converter

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torque converter [′tȯrk kən‚vərd·ər]
(mechanical engineering)
A device for changing the torque speed or mechanical advantage between an input shaft and an output shaft.


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It needs an oil to lubricate its gears and cool its torque converter.
The type of transmission used is usually comprised of a fluid device called torque converter and a set of planetary gear.
Another interesting characteristic of the ZF eight-speed: It is engineered so that it can be adapted for use in hybrid systems by simply putting an electric motor where the torque converter is otherwise located.
 
 
 
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