| 摘要 |
A clutch friction member for engagement in a torque-transmitting mechanism includes a friction surface for sliding contact with an opposing reaction member. The sliding contact is characterized by a coefficient of friction and acts to engage the friction member with the reaction member. The friction member is formed from a plurality of coiled cords, each defining a first channel disposed in a first direction, preferably substantially normal to the sliding contact, and transporting lubricant through the clutch friction member in the first direction, to increase the coefficient of friction. The coiled cords are arranged adjacent to one another to form an annular ring. The friction member has second channels disposed in a second direction, preferably substantially parallel to the sliding contact, for transporting the lubricant through the friction member in the second direction. The second channels thereby decrease vibrational shudder resulting from the sliding contact.
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