Compact clutch rolling bearing
US10197097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16C2361/43
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch rolling bearing centered on a central axis. The clutch rolling bearing includes a rotatable ring provided with a toroidal portion defining a first concave raceway and an engagement portion dedicated to cooperate with a diaphragm, a stationary ring mounted coaxially with the rotatable ring, provided with a toroidal portion defining a second concave raceway and dedicated to cooperate with a translating piston, and balls arranged between the first and second concave raceways of the rotatable and stationary rings. The engagement portion of rotatable ring extends from the toroidal portion on the diaphragm side, the engagement portion being folded against the toroidal portion on a surface radially opposite to the first raceway.
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