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US 6,457,572 B1Granted
Double clutch assembly
AssigneeMannesmann Sachs AG
InventorsAndreas Dau, Andreas Orlamünder, Reinhard Feldhaus, Jörg Randow, Gerhard Röll, Bernhard Schierling, Michael Peterseim
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Abstract
A first clutch area produces a first torque-transmitting connection between a drive element and a first driven element, and a second clutch area produces a second torque-transmitting connection between the drive element and a second driven element. A common engaging/disengaging mechanism actuates the first clutch area and the second clutch area to produce and to nullify the first and second torque-transmitting connections.
Claims11
A double clutch assembly comprising
- a first clutch area for the production of a first torque-transmitting connection between a drive element and a first driven element, said first clutch area comprising a first pressure plate,
- an engaging force-transmitting component for transmitting an engaging force generated by a force generating mechanism to the first pressure plate, whereby said first clutch area can be actuated to produce the first torque transmitting connection,
- a second clutch area for the production of a second torque-transmitting connection between the drive element and a second driven element, said second clutch area comprising a second pressure plate,
- a first force storage element having one end supported against the second pressure plate and an opposite end supported against the engaging force-transmitting component, whereby said second clutch area can be actuated to produce said second torque transmitting connection,
- a common engaging/disengaging mechanism for actuating said first and second clutch areas to produce and to nullify the first and second torque-transmitting connections.
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