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End disk of a multi-disk clutch, assembly, and method of manufacturing an assembly

An end disk of a multi-disk clutch is described, which has a ring plate, the ring plate having a central opening and at least one axial impression on a front side via which a corresponding projection is formed on the opposite front side.

FREE-WHEEL PROVIDED WITH VARIABLE-GEOMETRY LUBRICATION BARRIER
20220186791 · 2022-06-16 · ·

A free-wheel comprising a driving part and a driven part that are able to rotate about an axis of rotation, the free-wheel comprising at least one rotational connecting member arranged in a connection space, a driven connection section of the driven part surrounding a driving connection section of the driving part, the connection space being located radially, with respect to the axis of rotation, between the driving connection section and the driven connection section. The free-wheel comprises at least one barrier, the geometry of which varies depending on the speed of rotation of the driving part, arranged radially between the driving part and the driven part and longitudinally against the connection space, the barrier being constrained to rotate with the driving connection section.

Clutch assembly having high repeatability and servicability

A clutch assembly includes a clutch disc configured to engage a prime mover, a pressure plate having a clutch biasing element, and a clutch engagement member structured to couple to a clutch actuation element at an engagement position. The clutch adjustment member maintains a consistent engagement position as a face of the clutch disc experiences wear.

Actuating Mechanism for a Clutch Servo Unit With Multipart Actuating Element
20220163070 · 2022-05-26 ·

An actuating mechanism for a clutch servo unit, includes: an actuating element, which is designed to have an actuating force applied thereto and to be displaced by same in an actuation direction; a transmission element, which is designed to execute a displacement parallel to the actuation direction; and at least one clamping element. The clamping element is configured, when the actuating force is exerted on the actuating element, to enable the actuating force to be transferred to the transfer element by way of a formation of a clamping contact. The actuating element and the at least one clamping element are designed to be movable relative to one another in a circumferential direction, oriented around the actuation direction, if the clamp is not yet fully formed. A clutch servo unit with an actuating mechanism of this kind is provided.

Self-adjusting friction clutch

A friction clutch includes a housing, an axially displaceable pressure plate, a lever system for displacing the pressure plate, a ramp system arranged between the pressure plate and the lever system, a torsion device for rotating the ramp system, and a control device. The torsion device has a spindle to drive the ramp system and a drive gear with an external profile. The control device has a fastening portion fixed to the housing and a pawl with a plurality of tongues to forming a positive interlock. At least one tongue is arranged to engage the external profile. Each tongue is separated from another tongue by a gap extending in the axial direction. At least one gap, starting from a tip of the tongue, extends in the axial direction 30% or less of a minimum distance between the tip and the fastening portion.

Clutch mechanism comprising two assemblies separated by a device for adjusting an axial distance

A clutch mechanism that is configured to be driven in rotation about an axis and includes two assemblies, each assembly including at least an outer disc carrier externally delimiting a cavity, a clutch comprising a stack of coupling discs, and friction discs, the stack being housed in the cavity and configured to be driven in rotation about the axis, a reaction member configured to allow compression of the coupling discs against the friction discs in an engaged position of the clutch, the clutch mechanism comprising at least one device for assembling the two assemblies, the clutch mechanism including at least one device for adjusting an axial distance between the two clutches.

Clutch mechanism comprising two assemblies separated by a device for adjusting an axial distance

A clutch mechanism that is configured to be driven in rotation about an axis and includes two assemblies, each assembly including at least an outer disc carrier externally delimiting a cavity, a clutch comprising a stack of coupling discs, and friction discs, the stack being housed in the cavity and configured to be driven in rotation about the axis, a reaction member configured to allow compression of the coupling discs against the friction discs in an engaged position of the clutch, the clutch mechanism comprising at least one device for assembling the two assemblies, the clutch mechanism including at least one device for adjusting an axial distance between the two clutches.

Clutch device
11719286 · 2023-08-08 · ·

A clutch device with friction linings includes: a clutch housing, the friction linings including a first friction lining and a second friction lining, the first friction lining being arranged on the clutch housing, the clutch housing including a stop surface; a tapered ring, the second friction lining being arranged on the tapered ring, the plurality of friction linings being arranged relative to one another so that the plurality of friction linings can be brought into full contact with one another in a contact plane, the tapered ring including a reference surface; a spring element; a clutch actuating device, a wear gap being formed between the stop surface and the reference surface, the wear gap configured for becoming wider as the friction linings wear; and a locking element configured for being moved into the wear gap when the wear gap exceeds a definable maximum width.

Clutch device
11719286 · 2023-08-08 · ·

A clutch device with friction linings includes: a clutch housing, the friction linings including a first friction lining and a second friction lining, the first friction lining being arranged on the clutch housing, the clutch housing including a stop surface; a tapered ring, the second friction lining being arranged on the tapered ring, the plurality of friction linings being arranged relative to one another so that the plurality of friction linings can be brought into full contact with one another in a contact plane, the tapered ring including a reference surface; a spring element; a clutch actuating device, a wear gap being formed between the stop surface and the reference surface, the wear gap configured for becoming wider as the friction linings wear; and a locking element configured for being moved into the wear gap when the wear gap exceeds a definable maximum width.

Coupling for an AWD vehicle
11168746 · 2021-11-09 · ·

A coupling for an AWD vehicle comprises a disc package with alternate discs, which are connected for rotation with, but are axially movable in relation to an ingoing and an outgoing axle, respectively, of the coupling, and a hydraulic piston for pressing the disc package together under the action of hydraulic pressure, hereby establishing a connect mode, in which the ingoing axle is connected to the outgoing axle. A coupling slack adjuster is provided for mechanically establishing a rest position for the hydraulic piston in a disconnect mode, in which a predetermined slack in the disc package is established, irrespective of the wear of the discs.