Patent · US Expired

Clutch mechanism for automobile

US4633992A · kind A · utility

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2References
6Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 23, 1984
Grant dateJan 6, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4984
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch assembly for automobiles and includes a clutch mechanism, a pivotally mounted operator coupled to the clutch mechanism and pivotable between positions that alternatively produce either engagement or disengagement thereof, a pivotally mounted actuator, and a hydraulic control comprising a piston coupled to the actuator and operable to produce pivotal movement thereof. Also included is an operator positioning means for establishing a predetermined position of the operator and adapted to permit pivotal movement thereof from said predetermined position, an actuator positioning means for establishing a given position thereof relative to the operator means and adapted to permit pivotal movement of the actuator positioning means from the given position, and a manually adjustable coupling operatively coupling the operator and the actuator.

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