Patent ID: 6450314
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: F16D,F16F,Y10T

Abstract:
Apparatus for damping torsional vibrations, comprising:input and output members arranged to carry out rotary movements with and relative to each other; at least one damper operating between and arranged to oppose at least some rotary movements of said members relative to each other, said damper comprising at least one energy storing device, wherein said input and output members respectively comprise primary and secondary flywheels, said damper further comprising at least one output element rotatable relative to said input member and arranged to transmit torque to said secondary flywheel, said secondary flywheel including a component having a friction surface arranged to cooperate with a clutch disc; and a preassembled module including said component, further including at least a pressure plate of a friction clutch arranged to be located adjacent said component, and also including said clutch disc arranged to be positioned between said component and said pressure plate; wherein said output element is arranged to support said module, said output element is centered in relation to said input member by means of a bearing and arranged between said module and said bearing, and wherein fastener means are provided, by means of which said preassembled module and said output element can be connected.