Patent ID: 8469169
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A multiple disc clutch comprising: a clutch outer to which a rotating force of a crankshaft is transmitted; a clutch center provided on an inner side of the clutch outer and rotated integrally with an output shaft; a plurality of clutch discs integrally rotatably held respectively on the clutch outer and the clutch center; and a pressure plate operable to press or release each of the clutch discs, wherein two kinds of clutch discs different at least in thickness are combined, and the total thickness of a required number of the clutch discs in a combined state is adjusted to a predetermined size, and wherein, of the clutch discs rotated integrally with the output shaft, a first plurality of the clutch discs and a second plurality of the clutch discs are attached respectively to the clutch center and the pressure plate.