Glossary “deflection angle” Definition:
The angle at which oil is deflected inside a torque converter during operation; the greater the angle, the greater the torque applied to the output shaft.
What is deflection?
deflection
Glossary “deflection” Definition:
1). An axial or radial movement away from the normal or standard axis of a part. 2). A bending or distorting motion; usually applied to a brake drum when it is forced out-of-round during brake application.
deflection rate
Glossary “deflection rate” Definition:
Number of pounds required to compress a spring one inch (25.4 mm).