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Clutch friction element, notably for a motor vehicle

US5788041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 1996
Grant dateAug 4, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16F15/12386
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch friction element having elongate elastic elements (24) interposed circumferentially between two guide washers (18) and a shell (20). Recesses (27), which the shell (20) has for the elongate elements (24), are open radially. The guide washers (18) are connected to each other by an arch (45) and, on the internal surface of this arch, a lining (46) of synthetic material is applied radially.

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