Patent ID: 6035987
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A multi-plate clutch, comprising:an input rotary body with a friction face;a boss detachably coupled to said input rotary body, said boss includingan annular portion, anda plurality of tubular connecting portions having first ends integrally formed with said annular portion as a one-piece, unitary part thereof and second ends extending from said annular portion in an axial direction to free ends, each of said plurality of connecting portions having an axially extending bore and being disposed circumferentially next to one another in substantially a circular pattern with radial pass-through spaces formed therebetween;a clutch cover assembly detachably coupled to said boss, said clutch cover assembly includinga clutch cover detachably fixed to said boss with a radially extending portion arranged to face said friction face in an axial direction,a pressure plate disposed on said friction face side of said radially extending portion of said clutch cover, andan urging member supported by said clutch cover to apply an urging force on said pressure plate toward said friction face side; andat least one input friction member and at least one output friction member disposed axially between said friction face and said pressure plate to form at least three friction connecting faces.