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Clutch mechanism with wear take-up device comprising balancing means

US6354419B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 2001
Grant dateMar 12, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D13/757
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention concerns a clutch mechanism, in particular for motor vehicle, comprising a cover (2), a pressure plate (1), support means (3) borne by the pressure plate (1), clutching means (4, 41), and a wear take-up device (30, 200) comprising a box (30) mounted in a housing (20) of the cover (2). The invention is characterised in that the cover bears at least one pre-balancing or balancing rivet (201) to compensate the imbalance caused by the wear take-up device box (30).

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