Clutch module having a cover plate attached to the flywheel by means of a bayonet type fitting
US5682970A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2013/706
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A clutch module including a clutch mechanism (11), a clutch friction disk (12) and a flywheel (13). The clutch mechanism (11) includes a cover (14) for securement to the flywheel (13). A Bayonet-type mounting (39) is interposed between the cover (14) and the flywheel (13). The bayonet mounting includes engagement lips (41) formed on the cover (14), and bosses (42) with grooves (44) formed on the flywheel (13). The lips (41) engage the grooves (44).
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