Patents Assigned to Valeo SA
  • Clutch mechanism for two-plate clutches suitable for automotive vehicles
    Patent number: 4465170
    Abstract: In a clutch mechanism for two-plate clutches suitable for automotive vehicles, two pressure plates are continuously acted on by respective Belleville type annular springs which bear axially on a common annular spacer keyed to the skirt of the reaction plate. This annular spacer comprises a slotted ring engaging in a groove in the skirt. The mechanism is primarily but not exclusively applicable to clutches of the type having two independent outputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1981
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: Valeo SA
    Inventor: Aldo Marchisio
  • Torsional dampers
    Patent number: 4410075
    Abstract: A torsional damper comprising two coaxial parts with respective disks mounted for relative rotation, at least one guide ring and springs interposed circumferentially between the coaxial parts. The springs are divided into groups of at least two springs, with each spring individually housed in windows in the disks and guide rings. The springs are all engaged without circumferential play in the windows in the guide rings and each is engaged with circumferential play in the corresponding window in the disk of at least one of the coaxial parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1981
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1983
    Assignee: Valeo SA
    Inventors: Andre Caray, Dominique Despres