Patent ID: 8042673
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A torque transmitting apparatus comprising: a cover portion generally defined by a first axis, wherein the cover portion includes a plurality of adjustment apertures; a flywheel coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith, wherein the flywheel is restrained from axial movement relative to the cover portion; a pressure plate coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith, wherein the pressure plate is axially moveable relative to the cover portion; a clutch disk at least partially interposed between the flywheel and the pressure plate; and a plurality of first members, wherein each first member is interposed within at least one of the adjustment apertures of the cover, wherein each first member exerts a biasing outward radial force on the adjustment aperture to resist axial movement therebetween, and wherein a portion of the first member exerts a biasing axial force on the pressure plate thereby biasing the pressure plate toward the flywheel.