Clutch with reaction plate in two parts, especially for motor vehicles
US4570772A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2013/706
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch comprises a transversely disposed reaction plate assembly. This is designed to be fixed in rotation to a shaft, in practice a drive shaft. At its outer periphery, on an axial rim, it has a toothed starter ring. The reaction plate assembly is in two parts fastened together, a support bracket and a reaction element. The support bracket is stamped out from sheet metal, the axial rim and the toothed starter ring forming integral parts of the support bracket. The toothed ring is formed by stamping the axial rim.
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