Class 192/109A - Resilient operators and pressure plates

Subclass of Class 192 - Clutches and power-stop control
No. of patents: 87
Last issue date: 11/03/2009

Number	Title	Issue Date
7611005	Clutch cover assembly It is an object of the present invention to shorten the axial dimension of the clutch cover assembly that includes a wear compensation mechanism and a low release load mechanism. A clutch cover assembly 1 includes a clutch cover 2, a pressure plate ...	11/03/2009
7607524	Clutch cover assembly A clutch cover assembly 1 has a clutch cover 2, a pressure plate 3, a diaphragm spring 4, a first low release load characteristic achieving mechanism 8, and a second low release load characteristic achieving mechanism 30. Th...	10/27/2009
7426986	One-way clutch of package type A one-way clutch of package type which includes a one-way clutch comprising an inner race, an outer race and a torque transferring member for transferring torque between the inner race and the outer race and in which a bearing is integrally incorporated between the ...	09/23/2008
7341137	Clutch assembly A clutch assembly in which a clutch, in order to engage, is pressed together against the force of the lining springiness via a lever plate. An additional spring force, which acts upon the lever plate in an opposite direction, alters the load placed on the clutch act...	03/11/2008
7082661	Centrifugally assisted clutch A friction clutch assembly connects driving and driven shafts and has a pressure plate axially moveable between an engaged position transmitting torque from the driving shaft to the driven shaft and a disengaged position. A cover is mounted on the flywheel and a spr...	08/01/2006
6923725	Torque fluctuation absorber A torque fluctuation absorber which is unlikely applied with an foreign material such as dust on a limiter portion during transporting the torque fluctuation absorber. The torque fluctuation absorber includes a flywheel for transmitting a driving force from a power ...	08/02/2005
6892869	Multi-plate friction clutch A multi-plate friction clutch includes: a clutch piston 10 which is fitted to a clutch outer and capable of being hydraulically operated to press a group of first and second friction plates toward a pressure-receiving plate; an annular retaining groove formed...	05/17/2005
6832675	Flat disk spring assembly for automatic transmissions A disk spring assembly including a flat disk between two angled plates is used in an automatic transmission clutch application. The inner peripheral edge and the outer peripheral edge of the disk are deflected in opposite directions relative to each other by the ang...	12/21/2004
6827192	Resilient plate for adjustable clutches A clutch assembly includes a diaphragm spring to bias a retainer assembly toward an engaged position. The retainer assembly actuates a lever to force a pressure plate into torque transmitting contact with a friction disc and a flywheel. Clutch straps bias the pressu...	12/07/2004
6814207	Friction clutch assembly for an automotive vehicle powertrain A friction clutch assembly that is adapted particularly for use in a powertrain for a vehicle for controlling transfer torque to traction wheels for the vehicle. The torque capacity of the clutch assembly is modified by adjusting the effective clutch engaging force....	11/09/2004
6666314	Thrust plate assembly for a friction clutch A pressure plate is held so as to be movable axially with respect to the housing by means of at least one leaf spring arrangement which is secured in a first coupling area to a first mounting area of the pressure plate and is secured in a second coupling ...	12/23/2003
6508337	Progressively engaging clutch A clutch assembly having multiple separator plates and friction plates. The separator plates include springs for causing sequential engagement of the friction plates and/or a gradual engagement of friction plates by tipping one of the separator plates dur...	01/21/2003
6419062	Friction clutch A friction clutch (10) having a device to cushion engagement of the clutch, the cushioning device comprising at least one resilient device (26) arranged in a recesses (28) in a first component (11) of the clutch and which acts to bias a second component (...	07/16/2002
6386350	Clutch mechanism of outboard engine A clutch mechanism of an outboard engine provides improved feel of shifting operation while allowing a detent mechanism and a stopper to fully perform their functions. The clutch mechanism has a shift cam which is remotely operable through a clutch rod an...	05/14/2002
6260684	Clutch mechanism for friction clutch The invention concerns a clutch mechanism for friction clutch, in particular for motor vehicles, comprising a cover (8) with a transversely oriented base (80) and means (81) for fixing the clutch mechanism on a rotating flywheel (1), a pressure plate (3),...	07/17/2001
6085882	Friction clutch A friction clutch wherein the clutch spring is shiftable axially toward the pressure plate during disengagement of the clutch to compensate for wear at least upon the friction linings of the clutch disc. Disengagement of the clutch is facilitated by sever...	07/11/2000
6082514	Actuator for clutch ring An actuator for a clutch ring has a pivotally movable fork that engages and moves the clutch ring axially. The fork is coupled to a nut mounted on a screw. The screw is reversibly driven by a drive motor to move the nut between its limit of travel. A flan...	07/04/2000
6079538	Clutch mechanism for friction clutch with low declutching force A clutch mechanism, in particular for motor vehicles, comprising a cover (8) with a base (80), a clutch thrust plate (3) with front friction surface (30) co-operating with a clutch friction (2), and, set between the clutch thrust plate (3) rear surface (3...	06/27/2000
6035987	Multi-plate clutch A multi-plate clutch 1 of a boss driving type is provided with structure to make it easy to replace a boss, and to limit the number of parts. The clutch 1 basically includes a flywheel 2, a boss 9, a clutch cover assembly 3, and input-output friction memb...	03/14/2000
6016897	Clutch mechanism for friction clutch with low clutching force The clutch mechanism comprises a cover plate (8) with a base (80), a resilient device (9) for coupling the pressure plate (3) in rotation with the cover plate (8), and, interposed between the dorsal surface of the pressure plate (3) and the base (80) of t...	01/25/2000
5967283	Clutch spring assembly An actuator for a power transmitting friction clutch having a rotatable power input, a backplate rotatable with the power input, a pressure plate between the power input and the backplate, and an output connected friction cushion between the pressure plat...	10/19/1999
5960923	Hydraulic clutch with wave spring A hydraulic clutch is made up of alternatively arranged discs and driven plates in a clutch drum which is actuated by a hydraulic piston and a wave spring for reducing a shock made of a strip formed into a ring and having pawls at both ends thereof extend...	10/05/1999
5957258	Friction clutch for a motor vehicle A friction clutch with a flywheel and a clutch housing has the flywheel and clutch housing connected to one another by means of a preferably cylindrical wall located in the radially outer portion of the clutch housing. The cylindrical wall can extend in a...	09/28/1999
5904234	Multi-plate dry clutch having hub movement limiting means The invention relates to a multi-plate clutch mechanism that includes a pressure plate mechanism is fixed to a first cylindrical portion with friction plates disposed between the pressure plate mechanism and a flywheel connected to the first cylindrical p...	05/18/1999
5893444	Spring assisted electronically actuated and controlled starting clutch system, and method for operating the same An automotive starting clutch having an input, including a pressure plate and a back plate, and an output disk releasably clamped by the pressure plate for rotation with the input. A control diaphragm provides a control force to vary the clamping force of...	04/13/1999
5878857	Multi-plate clutch having thermal expansion compensation means A multi-plate clutch 1 includes a flywheel ring 2, a hub flange 6, drive plates 7 driven plates 8, clutch cover assembly 10, and a conical spring 90. The driven plates 8 are contactable with the drive plates 7. The clutch cover assembly 10 presses the pla...	03/09/1999
5632365	Friction clutch A friction clutch which is provided with a system to compensate for wear upon the friction linings of the clutch disc and, if necessary, for wear upon certain other parts employs one or more diaphragm springs or other energy storing elements which assist ...	05/27/1997
5551547	Clutch cover assembly The clutch cover assembly comprises a clutch cover, a pressure plate, a washer-type spring and a lever member. The clutch cover is fixed to a flywheel. The pressure plate is located within said clutch cover and is fashioned with a pressing surface for cla...	09/03/1996
5517876	Transmission spring loaded shift device A transmission shifting system for a gear change transmission where an actuator responding to a control signal is used to axially displace a secondary shift rail thereby preloading a spring acting upon a primary shift rail where a coupling element permits...	05/21/1996
5509518	Diaphragm clutch assembly with wear compensator A diaphragm spring clutch assembly has a self adjusting mechanism operable in use to compensate for wear of the clutch friction lining. The mechanism comprises a pressure plate having a pressure plate body, a separate, generally annular, fulcrum member wh...	04/23/1996
5501312	Clutch assembly cone spring having wear protection means A clutch cover assembly 3 having a disk-shaped clutch cover 4, an annular pressure plate 5, a cone spring 6, and a diaphragm spring 7. The pressure plate 5 is disposed in the clutch cover 4 and has a pressing surface 5a. The cone spring 6 is disposed on t...	03/26/1996
5460060	Transmission shifting mechanism with spring loaded ball screw A transmission shifting system for axially displacing a shift fork in response to an electrical signal using a ball ramp actuator to load a spring disposed between the ball ramp actuator and the shift fork where an electrical coil is energized to induce a...	10/24/1995
5419421	Quiet-running centrifugal clutch A centrifugal clutch includes a pair of clutch shoes and a rotor. The rotor includes rotor arms extending into pockets formed in the clutch shoes. Sound-deadening buffer members are positioned in the pockets to lie between each rotor arm and clutch shoe t...	05/30/1995
5400887	Clutch cover assembly The clutch cover assembly comprises a clutch cover, a pressure plate, a washer-type spring and a lever member. The clutch cover is fixed to a flywheel. The pressure plate is located within said clutch cover and is fashioned with a pressing surface for cla...	03/28/1995
5385224	Clutch cover assembly A clutch cover assembly comprising, in addition to a clutch cover containing a pressure plate and a diaphragm spring, a spring washer in location and retainment such that it provides cushioning against clutch engagement shock. In a recess in the pressure ...	01/31/1995
5357822	Transmission shifting mechanism and force attenuator therefor An X-Y shifting mechanism (25) is disclosed for controlling the shifting of a shift rail (17) in a first (Y-Y) transverse direction. The mechanism includes a shift finger assembly (39) including a shift finger (23). A lever member (57) is pivotable about ...	10/25/1994
5351796	Clutch cover assembly A clutch cover assembly comprising, in addition to a clutch cover containing a pressure plate and a diaphragm spring, a disc spring in location and retainment such that it provides cushioning against clutch engagement shock. The disc spring is installed i...	10/04/1994
5205388	Clutch cover assembly A clutch cover assembly having an annular bearing plate 27 located between a pressure plate 13 and a diaphragm spring 14 in coaxial relation to them. The bearing plate 27 integrally has a releasing fulcrum point 30 which is disposed in a clearance S betwe...	04/27/1993
5090539	Pressure-medium actuated friction disk clutch or brake A pressure-medium actuated friction disk clutch or -brake is provided having a piston/cylinder actuation unit (1,2) and a disk spring (3) arranged between the piston (1) and a pressure plate (4) of the friction disk clutch, whereby the binding surfaces (1...	02/25/1992
5010984	Power transfer assembly with one-piece retainer ring A power transfer assembly with a one-piece retainer ring includes a housing, a plurality of alternating rotatable and non-rotatable friction discs, a power actuated piston, a spring washer, a cushion spring between the piston and the friction discs, and a...	04/30/1991

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