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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 14, 2000
Filed:
Sep. 03, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Klaus Hofmann, Leutershausen, DE;
Thomas Rudolf, Dettelbach, DE;
Horst Friedrich, Aidhausen, DE;
Claus Orth, Monchstockheim, DE;
Werner Selzam, Wipfeld, DE;
Jurgen Loibersbeck, Grafenrheinfeld, DE;
Assignee:
Mannesmann Sachs AG, Schweinfurt, DE;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F16D / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
192 7012 ; 192 7019 ; 19211324 ;
Abstract
The invention is directed to a plate clutch with a housing having a front cover and axially projecting feet. The feet are provided with longitudinal bores through which fastening screws are guided. The fastening screws are constructed as expansion screws with a middle region which is reduced in diameter. The feet are provided with radial ventilation openings in the reduced diameter region of the fastening screws.