Clutch disc
AssigneeLuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau Beteiligungs KG
InventorsMartin Kraus, Hans-Dieter Elison, Rudolf Hönemann
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Abstract
A clutch disc, particularly for use between a pressure plate and a counterpressure plate in a friction clutch which is installed in the power train of a motor vehicle, has two friction linings flanking resilient carriers mounted on a washer which has a hub connectable with a torque receiving part, such as the input shaft of a change-speed transmission. The carriers are connected with reinforcing sections of the friction linings by rivets in such a way that the friction linings and the washer are movable radially relative to each other. This reduces the likelihood of excessive wear upon the friction linings in response to repeated engagement and disengagement of the clutch.
Claims24
A rotary clutch disc for use in friction clutches, comprising:
- a friction facing including at least one annular friction lining;
- at least one carrier for said at least one friction lining;
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- torque transmitting means connecting said at least one friction lining to said at least one carrier with freedom of at least radial movement relative to each other, wherein the torque transmitting means is arranged in the area of the at least one friction lining.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.