GB2434846B - Friction clutch with phased engagement of multiple diaphragm springs - Google Patents

Friction clutch with phased engagement of multiple diaphragm springs

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Publication number
GB2434846B
GB2434846B GB0710913A GB0710913A GB2434846B GB 2434846 B GB2434846 B GB 2434846B GB 0710913 A GB0710913 A GB 0710913A GB 0710913 A GB0710913 A GB 0710913A GB 2434846 B GB2434846 B GB 2434846B
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Prior art keywords
friction clutch
diaphragm springs
multiple diaphragm
phased
engagement
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GB0710913D0 (en
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Grahame Smith
Bradley Armitage
Jonathan David Grant
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AP Racing Ltd
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AP Racing Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D13/00—Friction clutches
    • F16D13/58—Details
    • F16D13/583—Diaphragm-springs, e.g. Belleville
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16D—COUPLINGS FOR TRANSMITTING ROTATION; CLUTCHES; BRAKES
    • F16D23/00—Details of mechanically-actuated clutches not specific for one distinct type
    • F16D23/12—Mechanical clutch-actuating mechanisms arranged outside the clutch as such
    • F16D23/14—Clutch-actuating sleeves or bearings; Actuating members directly connected to clutch-actuating sleeves or bearings
    • F16D23/143—Arrangements or details for the connection between the release bearing and the diaphragm
    • F16D23/144—With a disengaging thrust-ring distinct from the release bearing, and secured to the diaphragm
    • F16D23/145—Arrangements for the connection between the thrust-ring and the diaphragm

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Mechanical Operated Clutches (AREA)
GB0710913A 2004-12-23 2007-06-07 Friction clutch with phased engagement of multiple diaphragm springs Active GB2434846B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GBGB0428178.8A GB0428178D0 (en) 2004-12-23 2004-12-23 Friction Clutch and a Control Mechanism for a Friction Clutch
PCT/GB2005/004892 WO2006067399A1 (en) 2004-12-23 2005-12-20 Friction clutch with phased engagement of multiple diaphragm springs

Publications (3)

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GB0710913D0 GB0710913D0 (en) 2007-07-18
GB2434846A GB2434846A (en) 2007-08-08
GB2434846B true GB2434846B (en) 2010-03-31

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GBGB0428178.8A Ceased GB0428178D0 (en) 2004-12-23 2004-12-23 Friction Clutch and a Control Mechanism for a Friction Clutch
GB0710913A Active GB2434846B (en) 2004-12-23 2007-06-07 Friction clutch with phased engagement of multiple diaphragm springs

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GBGB0428178.8A Ceased GB0428178D0 (en) 2004-12-23 2004-12-23 Friction Clutch and a Control Mechanism for a Friction Clutch

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DE (1) DE112005003219T5 (en)
GB (2) GB0428178D0 (en)
WO (1) WO2006067399A1 (en)

Families Citing this family (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102006012809A1 (en) * 2006-03-21 2007-09-27 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Starting clutch for e.g. race car, has plate springs and disengaging unit provided such that one spring operates based on position in which clutch is completely closed when moving disengaging unit and other springs operate after moving unit
DE102008043391A1 (en) 2007-11-17 2009-05-20 Zf Friedrichshafen Ag Friction clutch for motor vehicle i.e. sports vehicle, has spring unit and spring that are arranged axially one after another and loading pressure plate with pressing force in coupled condition, where pressure plate is arranged at housing
DE102008011634A1 (en) * 2008-02-28 2009-09-03 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Starting clutch, especially for racing and sports vehicles

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB482113A (en) * 1936-09-28 1938-03-23 Gen Motors Corp Improvements in clutches
US3185274A (en) * 1961-07-01 1965-05-25 Ferodo Sa Clutch device with multiple outputs
WO1993007400A1 (en) * 1991-10-04 1993-04-15 Automotive Products Plc A friction clutch
EP0779446A1 (en) * 1995-12-14 1997-06-18 Valeo One-piece, annular elastic unit and clutch mechanism comprising same
WO1997028383A1 (en) * 1996-01-30 1997-08-07 Kemper Yves J Controlled force actuator system
US5730267A (en) * 1994-06-28 1998-03-24 Valeo Clutch mechanism, especially for a motor vehicle
DE19803016A1 (en) * 1997-01-31 1998-08-06 Exedy Corp Dry-type multiple disc clutch assembly for motor vehicles
EP1512881A1 (en) * 2003-09-03 2005-03-09 Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbH Clutch assembly
WO2005093275A1 (en) * 2004-03-12 2005-10-06 Valeo Embrayages Variable release force clutch device

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB482113A (en) * 1936-09-28 1938-03-23 Gen Motors Corp Improvements in clutches
US3185274A (en) * 1961-07-01 1965-05-25 Ferodo Sa Clutch device with multiple outputs
WO1993007400A1 (en) * 1991-10-04 1993-04-15 Automotive Products Plc A friction clutch
US5730267A (en) * 1994-06-28 1998-03-24 Valeo Clutch mechanism, especially for a motor vehicle
EP0779446A1 (en) * 1995-12-14 1997-06-18 Valeo One-piece, annular elastic unit and clutch mechanism comprising same
WO1997028383A1 (en) * 1996-01-30 1997-08-07 Kemper Yves J Controlled force actuator system
DE19803016A1 (en) * 1997-01-31 1998-08-06 Exedy Corp Dry-type multiple disc clutch assembly for motor vehicles
EP1512881A1 (en) * 2003-09-03 2005-03-09 Luk Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbH Clutch assembly
WO2005093275A1 (en) * 2004-03-12 2005-10-06 Valeo Embrayages Variable release force clutch device

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GB2434846A (en) 2007-08-08
GB0710913D0 (en) 2007-07-18
GB0428178D0 (en) 2005-01-26
WO2006067399A1 (en) 2006-06-29
DE112005003219T5 (en) 2007-11-08

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