Clutch mechanism for automobile
US4633992A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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