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Diaphragm spring for use in friction clutches and the like
Assignee: LuK Lamellen und Kupplungsbau GmbH
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Filing: 1982-07-09
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Granted: 1985-01-29
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Expires: 2002-07-09
Abstract
Abstract A diaphragm spring whose outer marginal portion is a circumferentially complete annulus and whose inner marginal portion surrounds a centrally located opening and is formed with a set of radially extending prongs directly surrounding the opening and separated from each other by relatively short radially extending inner slots. The inner marginal portion is further formed with relatively long radially extending outer slots each of which is spaced apart from and registers with one of the inner slots and has an enlarged outer end portion inwardly adjacent to the outer marginal portion. Still further, the inner marginal portion has radially extending elongated closed slots which alternate with pairs of aligned inner and outer slots and each of which partially overlaps the adjacent inner and outer slots.
Inventors
- 👤 Wolfgang Reik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D13/583; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/02; F16F1/32; F16F1/324; F16D13/70; F16D2013/706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A diaphragm spring having a substantially centrally located opening and comprising an annular outer marginal portion and a plurality of prongs disposed inwardly of said marginal portion and extending toward said opening, said spring further having elongated first slots disposed between said prongs and elongated second slots extending toward said opening and disposed between said first slots and said marginal portion and having enlarged portions in the region of said marginal portion, said first slots being spaced apart from said second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and said spring further having cutouts disposed radially inwardly of said marginal portion and overlying portions of said first and second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and being spaced apart from said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A diaphragm spring having a substantially centrally located opening and comprising an annular outer marginal portion and a plurality of prongs disposed inwardly of said marginal portion and extending toward said opening, said spring further having elongated first slots disposed between said prongs and elongated second slots extending toward said opening and disposed between said first slots and said marginal portion and having enlarged portions in the region of said marginal portion, said first slots being spaced apart from said second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and said spring further having cutouts disposed radially inwardly of said marginal portion and overlying portions of said first and second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and being spaced apart from said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The spring of claim 1, wherein said prongs have free end portions surrounding said opening and said first slots communicate with said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The spring of claim 1, wherein said slots extend substantially radially of said marginal portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The spring of claim 1, wherein each of said first slots is at least substantially aligned with a different one of said second slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The spring of claim 1, wherein said first and second slots are at least substantially equidistant from one another, as considered in the circumferential direction of said marginal portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The spring of claim 5, wherein said cutouts are at least substantially equidistant from one another, as considered in the circumferential direction of said marginal portion, and alternate with said first and second slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The spring of claim 1, wherein the length of said cutouts exceeds the length of said first slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The spring of claim 1, wherein the length of said second slots exceeds the length of said first slots.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The spring of claim 1, further comprising an annular inner marginal portion surrounding said opening and surrounded by said outer marginal portion, said slots and said cutouts being provided in said inner marginal portion and the width of said inner marginal portion, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portions, exceeding the width of said outer marginal portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
131 words
A diaphragm spring having a substantially centrally located opening and comprising an annular outer marginal portion and a plurality of prongs disposed inwardly of said marginal portion and extending toward said opening, said spring further having elongated first slots disposed between said prongs and elongated second slots extending toward said opening and disposed between said first slots and said marginal portion and having enlarged portions in the region of said marginal portion, said first slots being spaced apart from said second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and said spring further having cutouts extending substantially radially of said marginal portion and overlying portions of said first and second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and being spaced apart from said opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
131 words
A diaphragm spring having a substantially centrally located opening and comprising an annular outer marginal portion and a plurality of prongs disposed inwardly of said marginal portion and extending toward said opening, said spring further having elongated first slots disposed between said prongs and elongated second slots extending toward said opening and disposed between said first slots and said marginal portion and having enlarged portions in the region of said marginal portion, said first slots being spaced apart from said second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and said spring further having cutouts extending substantially radially of said marginal portion and overlying portions of said first and second slots, as considered in the radial direction of said marginal portion, and being spaced apart from said opening.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-01-29 | 1988-07-30 | 1989-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-01-29 | 1992-07-30 | 1993-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-01-29 | 1996-07-30 | 1997-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |