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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2003
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2002
Martin Kraus, Bühlertal, DE;
Hans-Dieter Elison, Bühl-Oberweier, DE;
Rudolf Hönemann, Ottersweier, DE;
Abstract
A clutch disc, particularly for use between a pressure plate and a counterpressure plate in a friction clutch which is installed in the power train of a motor vehicle, has two friction linings flanking resilient carriers mounted on a washer which has a hub connectable with a torque receiving part, such as the input shaft of a change-speed transmission. The carriers are connected with reinforcing sections of the friction linings by rivets in such a way that the friction linings and the washer are movable radially relative to each other. This reduces the likelihood of excessive wear upon the friction linings in response to repeated engagement and disengagement of the clutch.