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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 20, 1994
Filed:
Aug. 31, 1993
Daniel V Gochenour, Auburn, IN (US);
Matthew R Arend, Hicksville, OH (US);
James K Tarlton, Sr, Auburn, IN (US);
Dana Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
Abstract
A clutch engaging assembly includes a sleeve member positioned circumferentially about a drive shaft, wherein the sleeve member includes a radially outwardly extending circumferential flange. A spring collector is positioned circumferentially about the sleeve member by a plurality of radially extending and angled coil springs positioned between the spring collector and the clutch cover. The angled springs, along with a plurality of axially extending spring members, urge the spring collector towards the flange of the sleeve member. A clearance is maintained between the sleeve member and the spring collector. The spring collector is not fixed to any member of the clutch, and is permitted limited radial movement about the sleeve member.