| 摘要 |
A self-aligning clutch release bearing and carrier sleeve assembly includes a carrier sleeve (12) which defines a first axis (A) and a bearing (10) having a generally annular thrust face (20) adapated to be brought in engagement with rotating clutch fingers (14) or the like of a clutch mechanism, which clutch fingers (14) are rotating about a second axis (B) which may or may not be coincidental with said first axis (A). The bearing and carrier sleeve assembly is adapted to adjust the rotational orientation of the bearing (10) to coincide with the second axis (B) of rotation, and comprises a bearing (10) including a radially inwardly extending shoulder portion (36) which terminates at a position radially spaced apart from the carrier sleeve (12). A flexible mounting member (40) is interposed radially between the bearing shoulder portion (36) and the carrier sleeve (12) for mounting the bearing (10) to the carrier sleeve (12) in a resilient, self-aligning condition, such that the bearing (10) can adjust its position relative to the carrier sleeve (12) to align the thrust face (20) coaxially with said second axis (B) for engagement of the clutch fingers (14) with the thrust face (10).
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