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Torsion damping device for an automotive friction clutch disc

US5014842A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 1990
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/129
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is concerned with torsion damping devices of the kind comprising guide rings, a damper plate, a hub, and friction rings which form part of a first friction device and a second friction device, respectively. An abutment is provided for coupling together in a sub-assembly one of the friction rings and either the appropriate guide ring or the damper plate. In addition, axial retainers are provided between the two friction rings.

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