Patent ID: 6296084
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A torque transmission device comprising:a torque tube;a plurality of stator type friction discs mounted on the torque tube;an axle which extends coaxially relative to and within the torque tube for rotatably supporting a rotatable member which has associated therewith a plurality of rotor type friction discs arranged with said rotor discs each interposed between a successive pair of stator discs in a disc assembly which is axially compressible for torque transmission between the torque tube and the rotatable member;an annular spacer member which extends radially between the axle and torque tube to provide radial support between the torque tube and axle; andsaid annular spacer member comprising a radially outer portion which at least in part defines a non-rigid, non-cylindrical outer surface region that is deformable to bear resiliently against the inner diameter surface of the torque tube.