US3741361A
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Clutch release bearing
Assignee: SKF GmbH
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Filing: 1971-09-28
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1991-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A clutch release bearing comprising an outer race ring adapted to be connected to the clutch operating mechanism, an inner race ring and a plurality of bearing elements located therebetween. The bearing includes engagement means abutting the inner race ring and adapted to contact the clutch elements. The abutting surfaces of the race ring and the engagement means are correspondingly curved to permit relative movement therebetween.
Inventors
- 👤 M Brandenstein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C23/00; F16C23/06; F16C23/08; F16C23/082; F16C23/084; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/76; F16C33/78; F16C33/7886; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; F16D23/14; F16D23/143; F16D23/144; F16D23/146; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/14; F16C19/16; F16C19/163; F16C33/80; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D2013/581
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A clutch release bearing for interposition between the clutch elements and the clutch release operating mechanism having a central axis of rotation comprising an outer race ring adapted to be connected to the clutch operating mechanism, an inner race ring, and a plurality of bearing elements located therebetween, said race rings having race surfaces lying parallel to the axis of rotation, the race surface of said inner race ring lying radially within the outer race ring, said inner ring having a radial extension, said bearing including means abutting the extension of said inner race ring and being adapted to engage the clutch elements, said engaging means and the extension of said inner race ring having correspondingly curved abutting surface permitting relative sliding movement therebetween angularly of the axis of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A clutch release bearing for interposition between the clutch elements and the clutch release operating mechanism having a central axis of rotation comprising an outer race ring adapted to be connected to the clutch operating mechanism, an inner race ring, and a plurality of bearing elements located therebetween, said race rings having race surfaces lying parallel to the axis of rotation, the race surface of said inner race ring lying radially within the outer race ring, said inner ring having a radial extension, said bearing including means abutting the extension of said inner race ring and being adapted to engage the clutch elements, said engaging means and the extension of said inner race ring having correspondingly curved abutting surface permitting relative sliding movement therebetween angularly of the axis of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The bearing according to claim 1 wherein the means for engaging the clutch elements comprises a disk having at least one spherically curved face adapted to abut said inner race ring and a second face adapted to contact the clutch elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The bearing according to claim 2, wherein the inner race ring is formed with a concave face and said spherical abutting face of said disk is convex, the radius of curvature of the concave and convex faces being equal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bearing according to claim 2, wherein said inner race ring is formed with at least one stepped portion extending axially of said bearing and overlying at least a portion of said disk.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The bearing according to claim 4, including an elastic seal interposed between the overlapping portions of said inner race ring and said disk.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bearing according to claim 5, wherein said disk is provided with a hub portion extending axially of said bearing corresponding to said stepped portion formed on said inner race ring.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bearing according to claim 2, wherein the clutch element engaging face of said disk is curved.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The bearing according to claim 2, wherein the clutch element engaging face of said disk is planar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
A clutch release bearing for interposition between the clutch elements and the clutch release operating mechanism comprising an outer race ring adapted to be connected to the clutch operating mEchanism, an inner race ring, and a plurality of bearing elements located therebetween, wherein said outer race ring is substantially U-shaped and said inner race ring is arranged within said outer race ring and including means interposed between the inner and outer race rings for slidingly sealing the same relative to each other, said bearing including means abutting the inner race ring adapted to engage the clutch elements, said engaging means and said race ring having correspondingly curved abutting surface permitting relative movement therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
A clutch release bearing for interposition between the clutch elements and the clutch release operating mechanism comprising an outer race ring adapted to be connected to the clutch operating mEchanism, an inner race ring, and a plurality of bearing elements located therebetween, wherein said outer race ring is substantially U-shaped and said inner race ring is arranged within said outer race ring and including means interposed between the inner and outer race rings for slidingly sealing the same relative to each other, said bearing including means abutting the inner race ring adapted to engage the clutch elements, said engaging means and said race ring having correspondingly curved abutting surface permitting relative movement therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The bearing according to claim 9, including a cap secured to said outer race ring including means for engagement with said clutch release operating mechanism.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bearing according to claim 10, wherein at least said cap is formed of sheet material and includes a fold forming a head comprising the means for engagement with said clutch release operating mechanism.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bearing according to claim 9, wherein said outer race ring forms at least a portion of the sleeve of said bearing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |