US4613029A
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Torsion damping device for an automobile clutch friction disc
Assignee: Valeo SE
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Filing: 1984-08-09
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Granted: 1986-09-23
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Expires: 2004-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A torsion damping device for an automobile clutch friction disc comprises two coaxial parts angularly movable relative to one another to a limited extent in opposition to the action of first helicoidal springs disposed between the parts, these first springs damping vibrations between the clutch drive and driven shafts. One of the coaxial parts comprises a coaxial web and hub themselves angularly movable relative to one another over a limited sector defined by complementary toothings on the web and hub. Second helicoidal springs are disposed between the web and hub to oppose their relative angular movement, damping noise when in neutral gear. At least one block of elastomeric material is disposed between the toothings on the web and hub, the or each block allowing the toothings to strike positively against one another but braking their relative motion to reduce noise when torque in the clutch is reversed. The or each block comprises a ring engaged around one of the teeth of one of the toothings and disposed in a groove in that tooth, so that the ring is compressed by the neighboring teeth of the other toothing.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlo Beccaris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/10; F16F15/12; F16F15/121; F16F15/127; F16F15/123; F16F15/1232; F16F15/12326; F16F15/12333; F16F15/1238; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D13/60; F16D13/64; F16D13/644
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A torsion damping device for an automobile clutch friction disc, comprising two coaxial parts adapted for limited relative movement therebetween, first resilient means for opposing the relative movement between said two parts, one of said two parts comprising a web element and a hub coaxial therewith, complementary toothings, each comprising a plurality of teeth, being provided on said web element and on said hub, said web element and said hub being adapted for relative angular movement therebetween, which movement is limited to a sector of angular displacement defined by said complementary toothings, second resilient means for opposing the relative movement between said web element and said hub and third resilient means, comprising at least one block of elastomeric material interposed between the web element and the hub, said third resilient means being adapted to allow a positive circumferential striking action of the toothing of said web element against the toothing of said hub, but braking the relative movement between the complementary toothings to reduce noise caused by said striking action, said at least one block comprising a ring engaged around one of the teeth of one of the said toothings and disposed in a groove in that tooth, said ring being adapted to be compressed by the neighbouring teeth of the other toothing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A torsion damping device for an automobile clutch friction disc, comprising two coaxial parts adapted for limited relative movement therebetween, first resilient means for opposing the relative movement between said two parts, one of said two parts comprising a web element and a hub coaxial therewith, complementary toothings, each comprising a plurality of teeth, being provided on said web element and on said hub, said web element and said hub being adapted for relative angular movement therebetween, which movement is limited to a sector of angular displacement defined by said complementary toothings, second resilient means for opposing the relative movement between said web element and said hub and third resilient means, comprising at least one block of elastomeric material interposed between the web element and the hub, said third resilient means being adapted to allow a positive circumferential striking action of the toothing of said web element against the toothing of said hub, but braking the relative movement between the complementary toothings to reduce noise caused by said striking action, said at least one block comprising a ring engaged around one of the teeth of one of the said toothings and disposed in a groove in that tooth, said ring being adapted to be compressed by the neighbouring teeth of the other toothing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said ring is engaged around a tooth of the toothing of the web element and cooperates by compression with the toothing of the hub.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said ring has a generally rectangular shape, and comprises two compressible opposite beads connected by two webs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising friction means, said two coaxial parts being movable angularly relative to one another in opposition to the action of both said first resilient means and said friction means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of said blocks are provided.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 5, wherein said blocks are disposed with circular symmetry.
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