torque converter
English
Noun
torque converter (plural torque converters)
- (mechanical engineering) A device that converts the rotational output of a prime mover into work by driving a rotational load. A torque converter functions as a clutch and reduction gear to allow loose coupling between the driver and the driven, letting the drive (such as a motor or engine) rotate at different speeds from the load (such as a wheel)
Coordinate terms
- continuously variable transmission
- direct drive
- gearbox
Translations
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