Patent ID: 6702085
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: F16C,F16D

Abstract:
A clutch-release bearing device comprising an operating element and an engaging element capable of collaborating with a clutch diaphragm, the engaging element being intended to be mounted on the operating element able to move in translation under the action of a control member, the engaging element comprising a rolling bearing provided with a rotating ring and with a non-rotating ring, the engaging element being able to move radially with respect to the operating element to allow it to self-align with respect to the diaphragm by virtue of a radially elastic self-alignment sleeve arranged in the bore of the non-rotating ring to collaborate with a bearing surface of the operating element, the bearing comprising an outer peripheral surface and a bore which are cylindrical and bounded axially by two radial parallel faces, and at least one seal mounted on one of the rings and in rubbing contact with the other ring, the sleeve comprising a sealing means capable of collaborating with a rotating part of the engaging element.