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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 1990
Filed:
Mar. 29, 1989
Satoshi Kohno, Kanagawa, JP;
Atsugi Motor Parts Company, Limited, Kanagawa, JP;
Abstract
A friction clutch for a transmission is provided. The clutch includes release levers disposed between a release bearing and a diaphragm spring. The diaphragm spring provides pressure to a pressure plate which is required to hold a clutch disc against a flywheel. The outer end of each release lever is pivotably supported by a clutch cover and the inner end thereof engages with the release bearing. The pulling of the release bearing in the axial direction away from the flywheel causes the release lever to swing about the supported position thereof against the pressure exerted by the diaphragm spring, thereby causing the clutch to be released, or disengaged. The release lever is comprised of a lever body and a movable lever for engaging the release bearing. The insertion of the release bearing into the clutch allows secure engagement between it and the release lever. The release bearing is therefore removed from the clutch easily. In addition, the further thrusting of the release bearing into the clutch causes the movable lever to move, which movement in turn causes a locked lever position allowing engagement between the movable lever and the release bearing to be released. The engagement of the release bearing to the clutch is effected easily.