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Problem:
As the clutch plate wears, the position of the
main diaphragm spring changes, as do the
characteristics for contact pressure and
releasing load.
The main diaphragm spring has a digressive
characteristic. To prevent the contact pressure
of the pressure plate dropping too low over a
wear range of approx. 1.5 - 2 mm, the
characteristic of the main diaphragm spring is
such that the forces initially increase as a
factor of distance travelled.
This has the knock-on effect of producing
uncomfortably high pedal forces.
The clutch in the biturbo engine is required to
transmit high levels of torque.
Higher contact pressures have to be applied to
compensate for the limitations on the surface
area of the clutch lining for design reasons.
This in turn results in higher releasing loads
(particularly as wear progresses).
Solution to problem:
If the position of the main diaphragm spring
remains constant over the entire wear range,
the associated forces will also remain
unchanged.
This effect is achieved using the new SAC
clutch pressure plate.
SSP 198/41
Housing cover
SSP 198/72
0 -1 -2 1 2 3 4
Pressure plate travel in mm
Contact pressure
Fitting location
Wear reserve
Contact pressure characteristic
(conventional clutch )
Sensor plate spring
Main diaphragm spring
Adjusting ring
Auxiliary spring
Disengaging stop
