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Fluid coupling — A fluid coupling is a hydrodynamic device used to transmit rotating mechanical power. It has been used in automobile transmissions as an alternative to a mechanical clutch. It also has widespread application in marine and industrial machine… … Wikipedia
fluid coupling — noun also fluid flywheel : a coupling (as a fluid drive) in which fluid (as oil) intervenes between moving members to transmit pressure and torque * * * Mach. an apparatus in which a fluid, usually oil, transmits torque from one shaft to another … Useful english dictionary
fluid coupling — On a manual transmission, there is a mechanical connection between the engine and transmission through the clutch. On an automatic transmission a fluid coupling provides a viscous fluid to connect the engine output and the transmission. It… … Dictionary of automotive terms
fluid coupling — hidraulinė mova statusas T sritis automatika atitikmenys: angl. fluid coupling; hydraulic clutch; hydraulic coupling vok. Flüssigkeitskupplung, f; hydrodynamische Kupplung, f; Hydrokupplung, f; Strömungskupplung, f rus. гидравлическая муфта, f… … Automatikos terminų žodynas
Fluid Drive — is the trademarked name that Chrysler Corporation assigned to a transmission driveline combination offered from 1939 through 1953 in Chryslers and Desotos, and from 1939 through 1954 in Dodge models. The fluid drive element was a hydraulic… … Wikipedia
Coupling — This article is about a mechanical connection between two objects. For other uses, see Coupling (disambiguation). Rotating coupling A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power.… … Wikipedia
fluid drive — noun an automotive power coupling • Hypernyms: ↑coupling, ↑coupler • Part Holonyms: ↑transmission, ↑transmission system * * * noun or fluid clutch … Useful english dictionary
fluid flywheel — noun a kind of fluid coupling in which the flywheel is the driving rotor • Hypernyms: ↑flywheel * * * noun see fluid coupling * * * fluid flywheel, a type of fluid coupling used in certain automobiles in connection with an automatic or… … Useful english dictionary
fluid clutch — noun see fluid drive * * * fluid clutch, = fluid coupling. (Cf. ↑fluid coupling) … Useful english dictionary
coupling — A connecting device used between two objects so motion of one will be imparted to the other; it may be mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical. Also see doughnut coupling föttinger coupling flexible coupling fluid coupling foettinger coupling guibo… … Dictionary of automotive terms
