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A torque-transmitting apparatus for motor vehicles includes a hydrokinetic torque converter with a housing connected to the driving shaft of an engine. The housing contains a pump and a turbine, the latter arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train. At least one damper is arranged in the powe

A torque-transmitting apparatus for motor vehicles includes a hydrokinetic torque converter with a housing connected to the driving shaft of an engine. The housing contains a pump and a turbine, the latter arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train. At least one damper is arranged in the power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus. The damper has an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element. The input member and the output member are rotatable relative to each other against the opposing forces of energy-storing devices arranged between the input member and the output member. The input member has a radially outer portion in form-locking engagement with the turbine.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Apparatus for transmitting torque comprising a hydrokinetic torque converter with at least one housing connectable to a driving shaft of a prime mover, the housing containing and imparting torque to at least one pump and also containing a rotary turbine connectable to a

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. Apparatus for transmitting torque comprising a hydrokinetic torque converter with at least one housing connectable to a driving shaft of a prime mover, the housing containing and imparting torque to at least one pump and also containing a rotary turbine connectable to and arranged to drive an input shaft of a power train, and with further at least one damper arranged in a power flow path between the turbine and a rotary output element of the apparatus, the damper having an input member constrained to rotate with the turbine and an output member connected to the rotary output element, the input member and the output member being rotatable relative to each other at least against the opposition of a restoring force of energy-storing devices arranged between them, and the input member having a radially outer portion in form-locking engagement with the turbine.