| 摘要 |
A clutch lever for a centrifugal clutch is disclosed that is used to apply axial pressure on one or more clutch disc assemblies as a function of the rotational speed of the engine. The clutch levers are configured to be pivotably mounted with respect to the pressure plate. In accordance with an important aspect of the invention, the clutch levers are formed with two pieces. Together the two pieces form an entire clutch lever for use in a centrifugal clutch. One piece is formed as a replaceable nose piece or contact surface portion which obviates the need to replace the entire clutch lever when one becomes damaged. The other piece is complementary and is configured to be pivotably mounted with respect to the pressure plate, The two pieces are configured to be joined together to form a joint that opposes the shear force exerted on the contact surface when the clutch lever is applying axial forces against the clutch disc assemblies. As such, when the nose piece portion breaks, only one piece of the clutch lever needs to be replaced, lowering the cost as well as the labor required to replace the clutch lever. |
