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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1999
Filed:
May. 23, 1997
Koji Kajitani, Kyotanabe, JP;
Hiroshi Takeuchi, Higashiosaka, JP;
Yasunobu Fukatani, Hirakata, JP;
Hiroshi Teramae, Nara, JP;
Masaaki Asada, Ibaraki, JP;
Takeo Shimizu, Kyoto, JP;
Hiroyuki Matsubara, Neyagawa, JP;
Exedy Corporation, Neyagawa, JP;
Abstract
A modular clutch includes a flywheel 2, a clutch cover assembly 3 and a clutch disk assembly 4, which form a single module that in one embodiment is installed directly onto the crankshaft of an engine, and in an alternate embodiment is attached to a flex plate. The modular clutch is configured to be installed and replaced as a unit. The clutch cover assembly 3 has a clutch cover 21, a pressure plate 22 and diaphragm spring 23. The clutch disk assembly 4 has a clutch engagement portion 31 made of a metallic sintered body.