Patent · US Expired

Release bearing with improved connection to a separating clutch

US6684996B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by

10References

21Claims

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Assignee

Ina Schaeffler KG · DE

Inventors

Ludwig Winkelmann · Erlangen, DE
Steffen Dittmer · Herzogenaurach, DE
Bernhard Klopfer · Bad Windsheim, DE
Stefan Kurzbeck · Erlangen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2001
Grant date	Feb 3, 2004
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 21, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02T10/86
WIPO fieldMechanical elements
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A release bearing for a separating clutch installed in a motor vehicle, includes a casing movable in an axial direction and operatively connected to an actuating mechanism, a non-rotatable bearing ring having a ring bottom supported by the casing; and a revolving bearing ring having a annular flange. Guided between the bearing rings is a plurality of rolling elements. An engagement disk made of a low-friction and wear-resistant material is securely fixed to the annular flange, and a spring member is operatively connected to the separating clutch and cooperates with the annular flange of the revolving bearing ring, wherein the spring member bears against the engagement disk.

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