Disc clutch assembly

192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Axially engaging

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192 7027, 192 8923, F16D 1356

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059507861

ABSTRACT:
A disc clutch assembly for transmitting torque from a torque source to a torque destination is provided, which includes a first plate with apertures and a second plate located between the torque source and the first plate, where the second plate is in driving engagement with the torque source. Fastening members are used to secure the first plate to the second plate. Located between the first and second plates are a driving plate with apertures and a driven plate which has a frictional surface and an interface for engaging with the torque destination. A resilient member is secured to the first plate to provide force toward the torque source and to release the force. Substantially dowel-shaped members are positioned adjacent the driving plate and are slidable through the apertures of the first plate to be adjacent the resilient member. These dowel-shaped members are responsive to the application and release of the force of the resilient member to release the driven plate from the torque transmitting contact and to urge the driving plate and the driven plate toward each other so that the driven plate is in torque transmitting contact with the driving plate, respectively. Straps attached to the first plate and the driving plate through the apertures of the driving plate are responsive in conjunction with the dowel-shaped members to the application and release of the force of the resilient member to better effectuate clutch engagement and disengagement and to reduce wear of the dowel-shaped members.

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