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Clutch disc with actuation of the idle springs by means of a control plate

US5769199A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1996
Grant dateJun 23, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/123
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch disc for a motor vehicle clutch, the clutch disc having an idle suspension system and a load suspension system. The idle springs of the idle suspension system are located in the hub disc and are actuated by means of a control plate. The control plate includes axially bent control tabs which engage the idle springs of the idle suspension system, whereby the width of the idle springs can be approximately equal to the thickness of the hub disc.

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