Torque converters by George Constantinesco

A collection of torque converters by George Constantinesco.

Details

Category:
Mechanical Power Transmission
Object Number:
1993-680
type:
torque converter
credit:
Litton, Mrs. P.S.

Parts

Patented Constantinesco converter

Patented Constantinesco converter

Patented Constantinesco converter size no.18 with alternative power take off shafts.

Object Number:
1993-680/1
type:
converter
High Power Torque Converter with Variable Hand Control

High Power Torque Converter with Variable Hand Control

High power Torque converter with variable hand control, top cover plate missing.

Object Number:
1993-680/2
type:
torque converter
Low Power in Line Torque Converter

Low Power in Line Torque Converter

Low power in line torque converter with mechanical controlled variation for forward and reverse movement.

Measurements:
overall: 200 mm x 280 mm x 300 mm,
Object Number:
1993-680/3
type:
torque converter
In Line Heavy Duty Mechanical Converter

In Line Heavy Duty Mechanical Converter

In line heavy duty mechanical converter with cover and side plates removed and missing.

Measurements:
overall: 400 mm x 320 mm x 760 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1993-680/4
type:
converter
Two Small Lowpower Torque Converters

Two Small Lowpower Torque Converters

Two small lowpower torque converters with electrical contacts probably for position indicators. One fitted with hand wheel and manual controller.

Measurements:
overall: 170 mm x 200 mm x 175 mm,
overall (with hand wheel): 170 mm x 240 mm x 175 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown) , bakelite and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1993-680/5
type:
torque converter
A small torque converter mechanism with no cover or side plates

A small torque converter mechanism with no cover or side plates

A small torque converter mechanism with no cover or side plates, fitted with an electric motor and mounted on a board to demonstrate the principles of operation.

Object Number:
1993-680/6
type:
torque converter
In line torque converter with belt pulleys.

In line torque converter with belt pulleys.

In line torque converter with belt pulleys.

Object Number:
1993-680/7
type:
torque converter
Torque Converter

Torque Converter

Torque converter changing mechanical rotation to hydraulic sinusoidal pressure. Made by CAV but found with the Constantinesco objects complete with hydraulic reservoir.

Measurements:
overall (Torque Converter): 390 mm x 350 mm x 130 mm,
overall (hydralic reservoir): 120 mm x 300 mm x 230 mm,
Object Number:
1993-680/8
type:
torque converter