Clutch mechanism, especially for a motor vehicle
US5715919A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 1995 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| 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
The clutch mechanism comprises a cover plate (4), a diaphragm (5) bearing on the cover plate (4), assembly (8) applying the diaphragm (5) pivotally to the cover plate (4), and extending through the diaphragm (5) via widened apertures (53), together with at least one pressure plate (3) on which the diaphragm (5) bears by virtue of an annular projecting engagement element (31), which is divided into engagement sectors. The assembly (8) carries a support crown (71) which is coupled in rotation to the assembly (8), and which is extended in its plane and at its outer periphery by drive tongues (70) which extend through the projecting engagement element (31) of the pressure plate (3). The tongues (70) are adapted to be fixed at their free end to the pressure plate (3). In a modification, the drive tongues (70) are fixed with respect to a secondary abutment member (6, 60, 160) carried by the assembly (8).
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