Patent ID: 6929108
Filing Date: 2005-08-16
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A clutch assembly for a motor vehicle comprising: a shaft; a clutch release fork with a second contact surface; a clutch release bearing movable axially along said shaft, said clutch release bearing including a first contact surface for engaging the second contact surface on the clutch release fork, said clutch release fork actuatable for moving said clutch release bearing axially along said shaft; and at least one insert of self-lubricating material secured to a respective at least one of said release bearing and said release fork by at least one fastener, said at least one insert forming a respective at least one of said first and second contact surfaces, wherein said self-lubricating material reduces transmission of pivotal forces from the clutch release fork which are directed non-axially when the clutch release fork pivots, wherein said self-lubricating material reduces wear on said clutch release bearing, and wherein friction is reduced during actuation of the release fork.