Patent ID: 11898610
Assignee: SCHAEFFLER TECHNOLOGIES AG & CO. KG
Field: Mechanical elements (Mechanical engineering)
Classification: CPC F | IPC F

Claim 0:
1. A disconnect clutch for a drive train of a motor vehicle, comprising:
a torque transfer component comprising a contact region;
an outer disc carrier:
rotationally and axially fixed on the torque transfer component; and
arranged for receiving rotationally fixed and axially displaceable friction discs arranged for torque transmission with counter friction discs;

an application element for axially displacing at least one of the friction discs for a frictional connection; and
a return spring for releasing the frictional connection, wherein:
the return spring contacts the application element;
the return spring comprises a radially outer portion that bears against the contact region;

the contact region is arranged to modify a preload of the return spring; and
the contact region is provided by a radially outwardly projecting contact cam that is arranged for a forming displacement during an adjustment process of a return force of the return spring.