Torque Converter (Noun)
Meaning
Converter for transmitting and amplifying torque (especially by hydraulic means).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The vehicle's automatic transmission relied on a complex system incorporating a torque converter to optimize the transfer of power from the engine.
- The main function of a torque converter is to transfer the rotary motion from the engine to the transmission system, thereby allowing the engine speed and transmission speed to vary independently.
- Malfunctions within the torque converter were leading to excessive fuel consumption in the old truck.
- The engineer revised the original design to reduce the weight and increase efficiency of the torque converter within the transmission.
- Slippage within the torque converter happens if there is an imbalance between the speeds at which the engine and the transmission are operating.