Patent · US Expired

Method of assembling a clutch release bearing and corresponding clutch release bearing, in particular for automotive vehicles

US4608741A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 1984
Grant dateSep 2, 1986
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49876
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a clutch release bearing an axially acting annular spring bears on a maneuvering member and on a radial rim on a drive member, so as to urge the latter towards a flange on the maneuvering member. The annular spring is adapted to turn inside out during assembly of the clutch release bearing and due only to the drive member acting on it, changing from a first configuration in which it is generally concave to a second configuration in which it is generally convex.

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