Abstract: A clutch unit including at least one friction clutch having a pressure plate and an opposed pressure plate between which the friction linings of a clutch disk are clampable. A lever system pivotable in an axial direction is provided on an opposite side of the opposed pressure plate and can be actuated to engage the clutch. The lever system is tiltable about an annular-shaped bearing that is supported by the opposed pressure plate. The lever system is also connected radially outwardly to the opposed pressure plate via a spring. The bearing is supported on an adjusting ring of an adjusting device to compensate at least for the wear that occurs on the friction linings of the clutch plate, which is rotatable relative to the pressure plate.

Abstract: A clutch unit having at least one friction clutch including a pressure disk joined to a housing in a rotationally fixed but axially displaceable manner. A lever system that can pivot axially is arranged between the housing and the pressure disk and can be impinged upon by an actuation device to engage the clutch. An adjusting device that at least partially compensates wear and tear of the friction lining of the clutch engages between the lever system and the housing. The lever system is axially supported on the housing by a rotatable adjusting ring and can be impinged upon in an axial manner in the direction of the adjusting ring by spring elements to produce an axial supporting force that is opposite to the clutch closing pressure applied to the lever system. A force-path characteristic is produced that reduces at least in the working area, wherein the spring elements are deformed for the at least partial wear and tear compensation.