Patent ID: 9133892
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A torque transmitting apparatus comprising: a cover generally defined by a first axis, wherein the cover includes at least one adjustment aperture; a flywheel coupled to the cover for rotation therewith, wherein the flywheel is restrained from axial movement relative to the cover; a pressure plate coupled to the cover for rotation therewith, wherein the pressure plate is axially moveable relative to the cover; a clutch disk at least partially interposed between the flywheel and the pressure plate; a pin connection assembly passing between the pressure plate and the cover in the adjustment aperture of the cover, the connection assembly including a pin and a control sleeve extending around the pin; wherein the control sleeve defines a break extending longitudinally along the control sleeve, the break being defined by a first surface and a second surface; further wherein an outer surface of the control sleeve is in an interference fit with the aperture whereby the first and second surfaces are moved apart to allow the control sleeve to exert a biasing outward radial force on the aperture to resist axial movement therebetween; at least one biasing member, wherein the biasing member is interposed between the control sleeve and the pressure plate, and the biasing member exerts a biasing axial force on the pressure plate, thereby biasing the pressure plate toward the flywheel and further resisting axial movement of the control sleeve, the control sleeve within the aperture and the biasing member each contributing to an overall axial biasing within the pin connection assembly; at least one reaction member extending between the control sleeve and the biasing member to exert an axial biasing force upon deformation; a flanged member extending around the pin between the pin and the control sleeve, the flanged member having a flange first end and a flange second end; and a flange extending radially from the flange second end and engaging the biasing member.