Drive assembly including a damper and clutch plate subassembly and method of forming drive assemblies
US9803701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16F15/123
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A drive assembly for a motor vehicle clutch is provided. The drive assembly includes a damper including a plurality of springs, a first cover plate and second cover plate. The first and second cover plates support the springs therebetween and the second cover plate includes an outer portion extending radially outside of the first cover plate. The drive assembly further includes a subassembly including at least one clutch facing and at least one support segment supporting the at least one clutch facing. The at least one support segment includes an outer radial portion fixed to the at least one clutch facing and an inner radial portion connected to the outer portion of the second cover plate to connect the subassembly to the damper.
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