Car friction clutch with pressure disc - has wear compensation and operation to provide constant force and moment transfer

摘要

The car friction clutch has a pressure plate fixed but able to be axially displaced relative a housing. At least one actuating spring is located between housing and plate, which operates the pressure plate in the direction of a clutch plate. A wear compensating device ensures a practically constant force on the pressure plate via the spring. An operator is provided to engage and disengage the clutch, which during disengagement provides a progressive reduction in the transferred moment force.