Friction clutch with domed diaphragm spring tongues
US5078247A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 8, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/583
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In order to avoid undesired spring force variations of a diaphragm spring (13) of a friction clutch by reason of centrifugal forces it is proposed to provide the spring tongues (17) between their tongue ends (25) and a basic body (15) of the diaphragm spring (13) with outwardly domed portions (31) by which the center of gravity (33) in the position of the diaphragm spring (13) endangered by centrifugal force is shifted into the plane of radial supporting of the diaphragm spring (13).
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