Cable-type clutch release device for usually contacting-type clutch

Claim 1

In a cable-type clutch release device for a usually contacting-type clutch, which includes; a clutch disc disposed between a fly wheel and a pressure plate; a diaphragm spring for urging the clutch disc against the fly wheel through the medium of the pressure plate; a release bearing normally contacting the diaphragm spring; a release fork for adjusting an axial position of the release bearing; and a cable connected at one end thereof to the release fork; the improvements comprising: a first clutch pedal member pivotally supported and having a pedal pad at the lower end thereof; a second clutch pedal member supported pivotally about the axis of rotation of said first clutch pedal member; a first spring for biasing said first clutch pedal member in a direction of a return movement thereof; a second spring for biasing said second clutch pedal member in a direction of the return movement thereof; a stopper for limiting the return movements of said first and second clutch pedal members; a ratchet member having ratchet teeth and supported pivotally movably about the axis of rotation of said first clutch pedal member, said ratchet member being connected to one end of the cable; a pawl member having at one end thereof a pawl engageable with one of said ratchet teeth and pivotally supported on said second clutch pedal member; a third spring for biasing said pawl member in a direction to disengage the pawl from the ratchet tooth of said ratchet teeth of said ratchet member; and an engaging member provided on said first clutch pedal member and engageable with the other end of said pawl member.