Definitions for torque converter
torque con·vert·er

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1. torque converternoun

   converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means)

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1. Torque converter

   A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling that transfers rotating power from a prime mover, like an internal combustion engine, to a rotating driven load. In a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the torque converter connects the power source to the load. It is usually located between the engine's flexplate and the transmission. The equivalent location in a manual transmission would be the mechanical clutch. The main characteristic of a torque converter is its ability to increase torque when the output rotational speed is so low that it allows the fluid coming off the curved vanes of the turbine to be deflected off the stator while it is locked against its one-way clutch, thus providing the equivalent of a reduction gear. This is a feature beyond that of the simple fluid coupling, which can match rotational speed but does not multiply torque and thus reduces power.

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1. torque converter

   A torque converter is a type of fluid coupling used in automatic transmissions that allows the engine to spin somewhat independently of the transmission. It is a key component which allows a vehicle to stop in gear while the engine still runs. It also multiplies engine torque to provide more power to the wheels during acceleration. Its primary parts include the impeller, turbine, stator, and transmission fluid, working together to transfer power from the engine to the transmission.

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1. Torque converter

   In modern usage, a torque converter is generally a type of fluid coupling that is used to transfer rotating power from a prime mover, such as an internal combustion engine or electric motor, to a rotating driven load. The torque converter normally takes the place of a mechanical clutch in a vehicle with an automatic transmission, allowing the load to be separated from the power source. It is usually located between the engine's flexplate and the transmission. The key characteristic of a torque converter is its ability to multiply torque when there is a substantial difference between input and output rotational speed, thus providing the equivalent of a reduction gear. Some of these devices are also equipped with a temporary locking mechanism which rigidly binds the engine to the transmission when their speeds are nearly equal, to avoid slippage and a resulting loss of efficiency. By far the most common form of torque converter in automobile transmissions is the device described here. However, in the 1920s there was also the pendulum-based Constantinesco torque converter. There are also mechanical designs for continuously variable transmissions and these also have the ability to multiply torque, e.g. the Variomatic with expanding pulleys and a belt drive.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of torque converter in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of torque converter in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torque_Converter
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