Axially adjustable without play coupling between flywheel and reaction plate
US8919516B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D13/70
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system (10) for coupling a drive shaft (12) of a motor vehicle and a coaxial transmission shaft (14A, 14B) is disclosed. The coupling includes a front friction clutch device (22) which comprises a rotary drive assembly (40) comprising a reaction plate (24). The coupling further includes a rear flywheel (20) coaxial to the drive assembly (40), which flywheel is designed to be connected in rotation to the drive shaft (12). The coupling further includes an element (54, 56) for connection in rotation of the flywheel (20) and the drive assembly (40) of the clutch device (22), which includes a first, male element (54) and a second, female element (56) which are designed to be fitted axially in a sliding manner. The elements (54, 56) are provided with fittings which are adjustable axially in a predetermined gap, in that a further element (60) is provided for circumferential clamping of the male element (54) into the female element (56) in a clamped state, the male (54) and female (56) elements being positioned and engaged without circumferential play, and in that the coupling includes additional (66, 68) fasteners for blocking the male (54) and female (56) elements rigidly in their clam…
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