Patent ID: 8991578
Filing Date: 2015-03-31
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A clutch device for transmitting power from an engine to first and second input shafts of a transmission, the clutch device comprising: an input rotor including a first disc portion and a second disc portion, the second disc portion disposed away from the first disc portion at a predetermined space; a rotary support mechanism disposed between the input rotor and at least one of the first and second input shafts, the rotary support mechanism supporting the input rotor to be rotated with respect to the first and second input shafts, the rotary support mechanism including a first bearing disposed between the first disc portion and a support member mounted on an outer peripheral portion of the first input shaft, the first bearing being disposed between the support member and the first disc portion in a radial direction, and the first bearing supporting the first disc portion to be rotated with respect to the first input shaft; a first pressure plate disposed within the input rotor, the first pressure plate disposed unitarily rotatably and axially movably with respect to the first disc portion; a second pressure plate disposed within the input rotor, the second pressure plate disposed unitarily rotatably and axially movably with respect to the second disc portion; a first clutch disc assembly coupled to the first input shaft, the first clutch disc assembly including a first friction part, which is disposed between the first disc portion and the first pressure plate, the first clutch disc assembly being supported by the support member; and a second clutch disc assembly coupled to the second input shaft, the second clutch disc assembly including a second friction part, which is disposed between the second disc portion and the second pressure plate.