| 摘要 |
<p>The clutch pedal is attached to the end of the piston in the clutch cylinder by a ball and socket joint. The ball (24) is attached to the underside of the suspended clutch pedal near the pivot. The ball engages a socket formed in a box (28) attached to the outer end of the clutch cylinder piston rod. The box is made in the shape of a tulip, with axial petals (30). Each petal is radially deformable to allow the ball to be pushed into the end of the tulip. The elastic material of the petals ensures they close over the ball, forming a spherical enclosure. The ends of the petals can then be locked by a sleeve (80) so the ball cannot escape.</p> |
