Spring means for a clutch
US4479569A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 14, 1982 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2013/581
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-centering anti-rattle spring for a clutch is disclosed. The resilient spring is positioned between the circumference of a pressure plate of the clutch and the circumference of a flywheel of the clutch. The resilient spring acts to arrest vibration and tumbling of the pressure plate to reduce wear and noise encountered during clutch operation. The resilient spring also functions to align a rotatable drive member connecting the plate to the flywheel.
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