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Clutch assembly with an energy control plate

US8794416B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2012
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2300/22
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A clutch assembly includes a housing, a clutch pack disposed within the housing and concentrically about a shaft, a clutch slave cylinder disposed between the clutch pack and the housing and concentrically about the shaft, and an energy control plate disposed between the clutch slave cylinder and the housing and concentrically about the shaft. The clutch slave cylinder and the energy control plate are generally secured to the housing with a set of fasteners.

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