Patent · US Expired

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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Key dates

Filing dateJul 10, 1995
Grant dateNov 4, 1997
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Expiry dateJul 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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