Flywheel, in particular for motor vehicles
US5823311A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/13407
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A flywheel comprising a first and second coaxial body (1, 2) movably mounted in relation to one another against an elastic member (8) and friction device (50, 150). The first body (1) is mounted to a drive shaft while the second body (2) includes a reaction plate (21) for a friction clutch. The first body (1) includes a member (60) on its outer periphery, a stiffener, extending close to the second body (2). The friction devices (50, 150) are inserted between the member (60) and the second body (2). The flywheel is adapted for use with a motor vehicle.
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