Diaphragm clutch, in particular for motor vehicles

摘要

A diaphragm clutch mechanism including a cover plate, a diaphragm, an assembly for mounting the diaphragm pivotally on the cover plate, and at least one pressure plate. The assembly comprises a crown ring and a plurality of retaining lugs on the cover plate. Each retaining lug has at its free end a bent-over portion defining a locating bend. The crown ring is interposed between the diaphragm and a support crown, which bears against the locating bends of the retaining lugs.