Patent ID: 6253895
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: F16D,Y10T

Abstract:
A clutch comprising:a pressure plate movable along a rotational axis for actuating a clutch member;a clutch cover spaced from said pressure plate by a desired distance, said clutch cover having a hole therethrough extending from an outer surface of said clutch cover and spaced from said rotational axis;a pin having an end secured to said pressure plate and said pin being disposed within said hole for constraining said clutch cover and said pressure plate together for rotation about said rotational axis;a bushing disposed within said hole, said bushing having a bore receiving said pin in an interference fit relationship; andan adjustable flange abutting said outer surface of said clutch cover in an engaged position and receiving said bushing, said adjustable flange initially movable relative to said bushing for achieving said desired distance at assembly of said clutch, said flange and said bushing coacting with one another for preventing said bushing from moving toward said pressure plate relative to said flange subsequent to assembly of said clutch.