192 clutches and power-stop control – Clutches – Operators
Patent
1977-04-14
1978-09-05
Geoghegan, Edgar W.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Clutches
Operators
F16D 2300
Patent
active
041112903
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed a thrust bearing assembly for use as a clutch throw-out bearing which assembly includes novel spring clip means for maintaining attachment of the bearing assembly with the clutch release arms or forks. The bearing assembly includes a bearing arrangement or unit and a carrier member having a pair of generally co-planar, radially directed flanges which extend transversely of the axis of the bearing arrangement. A pair of spring clips is provided for attaching the bearing assembly to the two arms of a clutch release fork, one of the spring clips being attached to each of the flanges of the carrier member. Each spring clip comprises an eye portion for pivotal attachment of the clip by a rivet or other suitable holding member to one of the flanges; a loop portion joined to the eye portion for providing spring tension; and a transverse portion for overlying the fork arms to maintain attachment. The transverse portion may include a reverse bent nose portion to facilitate and maintain assembled engagement. Each spring clip is mounted upon its flange for pivotal movement in a direction generally perpendicular to the axis of the bearing, whereby the spring clip may be pivoted into engagement with the adjacent clutch release fork arm, the nose portion sliding over the groove or notch in one face of the fork arm and snapping thereover to engage the arm.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2810464 (1957-10-01), Geibel
patent: 3909086 (1975-09-01), Keleshian
patent: 3913714 (1975-10-01), Camp
Aetna Bearing Company
Geoghegan Edgar W.
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