Patent ID: 7007784
Filing Date: 2006-03-07
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
1. A clutch assembly comprising: a clutch cover which can be secured to a flywheel; an intermediate plate spaced from the flywheel; a pressure plate arranged between the clutch cover and the intermediate plate and secured to the clutch cover so that the pressure plate is urged from an engaged position to a disengaged position; a first friction disk arranged between the pressure plate and the intermediate plate; a second friction disk arranged between the intermediate plate and the flywheel; and linkage urging the intermediate plate toward the pressure plate so that the second friction disk can be fully disengaged from the flywheel, wherein the linkage comprises a first link having a first end pivotably connected to the clutch cover, a second end pivotably connected to the pressure plate, and an intermediate portion, wherein the linkage further comprises a second link having a first end pivotably connected to the intermediate plate and a second end pivotably connected to the intermediate portion of the first link.