Valeo Corporation

Bruno Boero

Ernesto Lanzarini

A friction clutch comprises a first part and a second part. The first part comprises two carrier plates coupled together at a fixed axial spacing by means of spacers. The second part includes a damper plate disposed axially between the two carrier plates. The first part further includes a first friction disc and a second friction disc, of which at least the first includes a support plate which is mounted so as to be axially movable with respect to one of the carrier plates, by virtue of openings formed in the support plate with the spacers passing through these openings. A coupling device is provided, coupling the support plate to the carrier plate with respect to which it is axially movable. The support plate is disposed axially between the two carrier plates. The invention is applicable to sports cars.

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Dusino S.Michele, Italy

Bruno Boero