FRICTION CLUTCH Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: mechanical engineering; engine units of different vehicles. SUBSTANCE: friction clutch housing accommodates driven disk with friction linings and pressure disk. Pressure disk control mechanism is made in form of levers. Automatic slack adjuster is provided. Pressure disk is made up of main and additional pressure disks engaging with pressure springs. Main pressure disk is coupled with intermediate one through overrunning clutch and pull-back springs. Additional pressure disk is arranged between main pressure disk and housing and is connected with retarder in form of damper. EFFECT: improved reliability of operation. 2 cl, 1 dwg