Patent attributes
A torque transmitting apparatus includes a cover portion generally defined by a first axis. The cover portion includes a plurality of adjustment apertures. The apparatus also includes a flywheel coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith, wherein the flywheel is restrained from axial movement relative to the cover portion. The apparatus also includes a pressure plate coupled to the cover portion for rotation therewith. The pressure plate is axially moveable relative to the cover portion. The apparatus also includes a clutch disk at least partially interposed between the flywheel and the pressure plate. The apparatus also includes a plurality of first members extending between the pressure plate and the cover. Each first member exerts a biasing outward radial force on the adjustment aperture to resist axial movement therebetween. The apparatus also includes a plurality of biasing members. At least one biasing member is interposed between one of the first members and the flywheel. Each biasing member exerts a biasing axial force on the pressure plate thereby biasing the pressure plate toward the flywheel while absorbing undesirable impact forces to isolate the departure control sleeves.
