Clutch unit

US8327990B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG · DE

Inventor

• Oswald Friedmann · Lichtenau, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 2, 2009
• Grant date: Dec 11, 2012
• Expiry date: Jul 19, 2030

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16D2021/0615
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch unit including a torsional vibration damper and having at least friction clutch, but can have two friction clutches combined into a twin clutch. The torsional vibration damper includes an input component that extends axially over the at least one friction clutch at the outer circumference of the friction clutch, so that a counterpressure plate of the at least one friction clutch is disposed axially between the drive engine and energy accumulators carried by the torsional vibration damper. Thus, the clutch unit has a smaller axial extent and can be accommodated in limited installation spaces.