Clutch with built-in travel limiting means
US4601373A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/757
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In a clutch comprising at least one pressure plate with axially bored radial lugs at its periphery, a travel limiter is disposed in at least one of the axial bores. It comprises a rigid peg movable axially between two bearing surfaces in axial face-to-face relationship of the cover-reaction plate assembly. The peg is mounted with friction in a friction bush which is pressed against the peg by clamping members. The bush comprises axial retaining members for retaining it in position through the axial bore. The clamping members are adjusted so that the peg can slide in the bush when acted on by engagement means of the clutch, but not when acted on by disengagement means specific to the plate.
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