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Release system for a clutch assembly

  • US 6,622,836 B2
  • Filed: 11/16/2001
  • Issued: 09/23/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/21/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A release system for a clutch assembly having a stored energy element, said system comprisinga release slide which is connectable to the stored energy element to execute release movements, said release slide having a rotational axis, at least one brake element which, with said release slide, forms a piston cylinder unit having at least one fluid chamber between said release slide and said brake element, said piston cylinder unit being movable as a unit during the execution of release movements, an opposing brake element which is nonrotatably connectable to a clutch output shaft, wherein said at least one brake element can be pressed against said opposing brake element, and means for introducing pressure fluid into said at least one fluid chamber to load said at least one brake element relative to said release slide.

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