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Diaphragm spring clutch

CA 1313358 C · Owner: Hermanns, Martin J. · Inventors: Flotow, Richard A.; Sink, William H.; Hermanns, Martin J.

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An improved diaphragm spring clutch is disclosed. The clutch includes a generally annular cover having a shoulder formed thereabout on a forwardly facing surface. A flat angled bearing surface is formed throughout an inner radial portion of the shoulder. A plurality of forwardly facing slots are also formed about the shoulder. The slots are spaced equidistantly and extend radially outwardly from the bearing surface through the shoulder. The clutch further includes a generally hollow cylindrical release retainer. The retainer terminates in a generally flat end surface which faces rearwardly. A plurality of rearwardly facing recessed areas are formed in the end surface of the retainer. An …

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  • Granted February 2, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 2, 2010.
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FiledFebruary 17, 1989
GrantedFebruary 2, 1993
Term endedFebruary 2, 2010
Patent numberCA 1313358 C
Classification (IPC)F16D13/44 +1 more

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1990199319961999200220052008Application filedFeb 17, 1989Patent grantedFeb 2, 1993Term endedFeb 2, 2010

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