Clutch plate configuration and method

摘要

An annular core plate for a multiplate clutch assembly includes a main annular portion and an engagement annular portion extending from the main annular portion. The engagement annular portion has teeth extending therefrom. The teeth are thicker than the main annular portion. A multiplate clutch assembly is provided that includes at least one annular core plate or friction plate and at least one annular separator plate. A method of constructing at least one plate for a multiplate clutch assembly is also provided. The method includes forming an annular separator plate from sheet metal by removing a circular section from a separator plate main body portion of the sheet metal, removing a portion of the circular section to form teeth in the circular section, and attaching the circular section to an annular plate.

主权项

1. An annular core plate for a multiplate clutch assembly comprising:
a main annular portion having a first outer surface and an opposed second outer surface, the first and second outer surfaces defining a first thickness there between; and an engagement annular portion extending from the main annular portion, the engagement annular portion comprising a plurality of teeth extending therefrom, each tooth of the plurality of teeth having a first tooth surface and an opposed second tooth surface, the first and second tooth surfaces defining a second thickness there between, the second thickness being greater than the first thickness, wherein the engagement annular portion has an annular thickness bolstering portion and an annular base portion, the thickness bolstering portion being attached to the base portion and the thickness bolstering portion has a thickness that is about equal to the thickness of a separator plate associated with the clutch.