Automative clutch release bearing
AssigneeValeo
InventorsChristian Gay, Philippe Lassiaz
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Abstract
This is a "pull" type clutch release bearing. There are provided, on the one hand, abutment means adapted for circumferential bearing engagement, in a first direction, of the clutch release bearing on a member external thereto, on rotation of the clutch release bearing about its axis, and, on the other hand, a bracing member adapted to oppose any retrograde rotation of the clutch release bearing after such circumferential bearing engagement.
Claims24
Clutch release bearing, in particular for automotive vehicles, comprising at least two generally radial transverse bearing surfaces located generally diametrically opposite to each other and cooperable with arms of a clutch release control member, abutment means for providing circumferential bearing engagement in a first direction with means provided on the control member upon demounting rotation about the axis of the clutch release bearing and bracing means for opposing retrograde rotation of the clutch release bearing in a second direction opposite the first direction after such circumferential bearing engagement.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.