Thrust plate for rollers of centrifugal clutch module
AssigneeEaton Corporation
InventorsMartin E. Kummer, Daniel Gochenour, Steven Peterson
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AssigneeEaton Corporation
InventorsMartin E. Kummer, Daniel Gochenour, Steven Peterson
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An actuation module of a centrifugal clutch incorporates a plurality of actuating weights mounted on pivot links. The weights pivot radially outwardly under centrifugal forces induced by rotation of the actuation module. One weight is secured to each of the pivot links, and springs counter the radially outward movements of the weights. Each weight defines a slot; a roller is disposed in each of the slots. Each slot defines a pair of spaced walls; each of the rollers is rotatable on an axle secured between one pair of walls. The rollers engage cam ramps that rotate with the module but are axially displaceable with respect thereto for engagement and disengagement of the clutch. Each pair of walls is oriented in direction of pivotal movement of its associated weight. A roller thrust plate is secured between each roller and the wall of the slot spaced farthest away from the pivot link.
A unitary thrust plate for absorbing side loads of rollers supported on axles, said rollers having a defined direction of roll, said rollers subject to centrifugal forces;
A centrifugal clutch actuation module adapted for securement to and rotation with a clutch flywheel;
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.