Survey conducted by Michigan Division of Thompson Products, Inc, in truck industry to determine desirability of suitable retarder mechanism to supplement braking systems; principle of Thompson hydrokinetic retarder is similar to stalled fluid coupling or torque converter; design and components of both retarders; method of retarding and control is same.


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    Title :

    Thompson retarder


    Additional title:

    Soc Automotive Engrs -- Paper


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Society of Autmotovie Engineers -- Meeting ; 1956 Hydraulic



    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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