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Multiple disc clutch and assembling method therefor

US8469169B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 13, 2010
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To provide a multiple disc clutch in which the engagement/disengagement timing of the clutch can be adjusted to a fixed value, and an assembling method for the multiple disc clutch. Two kinds of clutch discs different at least in thickness are combined, and the clutch disc or discs are replaced with the clutch disc or discs of other thickness so that the total thickness of a required number of the combined clutch discs when a predetermined pressure is applied thereto will be equal to a predetermined size, whereby the total thickness is adjusted.

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