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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 19, 1999
Filed:
Jul. 30, 1998
Hiroshi Mizukami, Neyagawa, JP;
EXEDY Corporation, Neyagawa, JP;
Abstract
A clutch cover assembly for engaging and dis-engaging a clutch disc from a flywheel includes a clutch cover that is attachable to the flywheel. A radially inward portion of the clutch cover is formed with a plurality of bent tabs. A pressure plate is disposed within the clutch cover. A diaphragm spring is supported by the bent tabs. A conical spring is disposed between the diaphragm spring and the clutch cover. The conical spring is formed with a plurality of engagement portions on a radially inward portion thereof. A support plate has a generally annular shape and a portion of the support plate is clamped between the diaphragm spring and the clutch cover. The support plate is formed with a plurality of support portions which engage the conical spring confining axial movement of a portion of the conical spring with respect to the clutch cover. As well, the support plate is formed with a plurality of claw portions which extend into the engagement portions of the conical spring restricting rotation of the conical spring with respect to the support plate.