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Friction clutch equipped with flexible flywheel

US6209696A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 2000
Grant dateApr 3, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2013/706
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A friction clutch equipped with a flexible flywheel. The friction clutch has at least two natural resonant frequencies below a certain frequency. The ratio of a second resonant frequency relative to a first resonant frequency is at least 1.5. The friction clutch of the present invention reduces noise and increases useful life.

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