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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 1994
Filed:
Aug. 09, 1993
Robert A Fernandez, Wolcott, CT (US);
Other;
Abstract
An adapter kit for a clutch of the axially engaging, multiple-disc type as described above and includes a sleeve adapted after removal of the original keys to fit snugly into the shell, reducing its inside diameter. The sleeve is radially drilled and tapped and receives bolts through the same boles. occupied by bolts holding on the original keys, the sleeve being provided with inward keys of greater number than the original keys. The kit also comprises a set of adapter discs adapted to replace the original discs and consisting of a greater total number of discs than the original discs, the set comprising drive discs pressed of fibrous non-metallic material and being of the same diameter as the inside of the sleeve. The drive discs have peripheral notches arranged to receive respectively the keys on the sleeve, the drive discs having a central opening amply receiving the studs and pins on the hub. In the set the drive discs alternate with driven discs of thin metal and formed with apertures to receive respectively the individual studs and pins, the driven discs not extending out to the keys.