Patent ID: 6729456
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: F16D

Abstract:
A clutch assembly, comprising:a rotary input member connectable with a rotary output element of a prime mover; a housing rotatable with said input member; first and second rotary input elements coaxial with said output element; first and second clutch discs respectively rotatable with said first and second input elements and having first and second friction linings; a first pressure plate connected with said output element; a first counterpressure plate connected with said housing, said first friction linings being disposed between said first pressure plate and said first counterpressure plate; a second pressure plate rotatable with said housing; a second counterpressure plate rotatable with said input member, said second friction linings being disposed between said second pressure plate and said second counterpressure plate, said second counterpressure plate being disposed between said second clutch disc and a portion of said housing and said friction linings being subject to wear in actual use of the clutch assembly; and adjusting means having means for compensating for wear upon at least one of said first and second friction linings.