Double clutch arrangement for e.g. crankshaft of IC engines has coupling plate mechanism engaging over abutment device to give easy access from outside for fitting/removal of components

摘要

The arrangement has first and second clutch sections (12,14) with first and second contact pressure plates (22,24) loaded in direction of an abutment device (30) by first and second load units (26,28). A coupling mechanism (42) connects the abutment device to a drive element (20), e.g. crankshaft of IC engine. The mechanism consists of a coupling plate arrangement (48) with a first radial outer coupling section (54), which engages over an outer peripheral surface (56) of the abutment device and is thereby fastened to a number of coupling parts (58).