Twin-clutch device
US7690491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2021/0661
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A twin-clutch device includes first and second clutch actuating mechanisms; a first clutch disconnection/connection control mechanism for exerting on the first clutch actuating mechanism a controlling force for switching disconnection/connection of the first clutch actuating mechanism; and a second clutch disconnection/connection control mechanism for exerting on the second clutch actuating mechanism a controlling force for switching disconnection/connection of the second clutch actuating mechanism. The first and second clutch disconnection/connection control mechanisms include control actuating members that are supported on a fixing member in a non-rotating state while being allowed to move in a direction along rotation axes of a first driven rotary member and second driven rotary member, the control actuating members being respectively connected to first and second clutch actuating mechanisms via bearings. The clutch so configured reduces the inertial mass by reducing the weight of the rotary portion of the clutch.
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