Automatic wear adjustment multiple-disk clutch apparatus
US5123512A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2013/581
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multiple-disk clutch apparatus including an input-side rotatable member having a clutch disk pressing surface, a pressure plate attached to the input-side rotatable member and disposed on an axially rear side opposing the pressing surface, a plurality of clutch disks disposed between the pressing surface and the pressure plate with an intermediate plate being interposed between the clutch disks, and a stopper member for restricting an axially rearward return position of the intermediate plate at the time of clutch disengagement. The stopper member is mounted on the input side rotatable member via a one-way mechanism which allows an axially forward movement of the stopper member but which restricts an axially rearward movement thereof. A holder for holding the one-way mechanism can be mounted on the input side rotatable member so as to be movable axially rearward against a spring. A restriction portion for restricting an axially forward movement of the holder can be formed in the input side rotatable member. A shock absorbing member can be interposed between the restriction portion and the holder.
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