CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAVING A CLAMP SPRING

摘要

A clutch assembly for transferring torque between a flywheel of an engine and a transmission, the clutch assembly comprising a housing, a pressure plate fixedly secured to the housing, the pressure plate operatively arranged to cause a friction clutch disc to rotate the flywheel, wherein the pressure plate is arranged for rotation about an axis of rotation, wherein the pressure plate is axially movable relative to the axis of rotation, and including actuation means for engaging and disengaging the clutch, an adjustment means operatively arranged to adjust travel of the pressure plate and the friction clutch disc, and a plurality of lever arms, operatively arranged to amplify force within the clutch assembly, the adjustment means comprising a clamp spring having a first end operatively arranged to prevent an uncontrolled movement of the adjustment means and a second end operatively arranged to center the adjustment means within the clutch assembly.

主权项

1. A clutch assembly for transferring a torque between a flywheel of an engine and a transmission in a motor vehicle, said clutch assembly comprising a housing, a pressure plate fixedly secured to said housing, said pressure plate operatively arranged to cause a friction clutch disc to rotate said flywheel, wherein said pressure plate is arranged for rotation about an axis of rotation, wherein said pressure plate is axially movable relative to said axis of rotation, and including actuation means for engaging and disengaging said clutch, an adjustment means operatively arranged to adjust travel of said pressure plate and said friction clutch disc, and a plurality of lever arms, operatively arranged to amplify force within said clutch assembly, said adjustment means comprising a clamp spring having a first end operatively arranged to prevent an uncontrolled movement of the adjustment means and a second end operatively arranged to center the adjustment means within the clutch assembly.