Friction clutch release mechanism
AssigneeAutomotive Products plc
InventorPatrick Muller
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Abstract
A release mechanism for use with a clutch release bearing of a pull type clutch comprises an element on which there is a transverse circular groove, and locking members comprising a flexible ring coaxial with a diaphragm and bearing on the circumference of a central aperture therein, and a washer with flexible lugs applied against the face of the diaphragm and coaxial with this latter so that the flexible lugs engage around the ring to render it rigid with the diaphragm. The ring is adapted to snap into the groove in the actuating element at the moment of engagement.
Claims13
A friction clutch release mechanism for use with a clutch release bearing of a pull-type friction clutch comprising an actuating element formed by a ring in which there is a transverse circular groove, a diaphragm, and locking means for interlocking the diaphragm with the clutch release bearing, said locking means comprising a flexible ring coaxial with the diaphragm and engaging a bearing, and a washer provided with flexible lugs and so positioned that the diaphragm lies between the washer and the clutch whereby the flexible lugs engage around the flexible ring to render it rigid with the diaphragm, the flexible ring being adapted to snap into the groove in the actuating element to effect said interlocking.
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