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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2006
Ivan Dutier, Amiens, FR;
Francois Thibaut, Longueau, FR;
Ivan Dutier, Amiens, FR;
Francois Thibaut, Longueau, FR;
Valeo Embrayages, Amiens Cedex, FR;
Abstract
The invention relates to a multiple clutch assembly comprising: first () and second () friction elements; first () and second () plates for applying pressure to said respective friction elements; first () and second () diaphragms for actuating said respective plates, each diaphragm being mobile between a disengaged position (or) and an engaged position (or), said first diaphragm () approaching the second diaphragm () when it passes from the disengaged position thereof to the engaged position thereof; and first () and second () means for actuating said respective diaphragms. Said second actuating means () comprise means for renewing the course of the second diaphragm (), in such a way that the second diaphragm () follows a pre-determined course between the disengaged position (or) and the engaged position () thereof, independently of the degree of wear of the second friction element ().