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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 20, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 27, 1999
Olivier Doremus, Izel lez Hameau, FR;
Valeo, Paris, FR;
Abstract
The clutch mechanism for friction clutch comprises a reaction plate, a friction disk (,), a pressure plate (,), a cover (,), clutching means (,), operating axially and controlled by declutching means, operating between the cover (,) and the pressure plate (,) through support means (,), the pressure plate (,) being integral in rotation with the cover (,) while being capable of moving axially relative to it. Said clutch also comprises a wear take-up device comprising ramp means (,), with ramps (,) axially set between the support means (,) and the pressure plate (,), said ramps (,) being adapted to co-operate with counter-ramp means (,) while stop means (,) borne by the cover (,) are provided and adapted to limit the travel of the clutching means (,), in a position for storing the mechanism in the proximity of their operative position.