Abstract: This torsion damping device comprises two coaxial parts, namely a hub (10) and a hub disc (11), fitted mutually rotatably within the limits of a definite angular play and counter to springs (16). The torsion damping device also comprises at least one locking element (22, 40, 55, 66, 74) which is sensitive to centrifugal force and which is reversibly movable between a position for which, inoperative, the locking element permits freedom of action to the springs (16), and a position for which, producing an abutment of the hub disc (11) against the hub (10), the locking element renders the springs (16) inoperative. Application of the torsion damping device is especially to clutch friction plates for motor vehicles.

Abstract: This relates to a torsion damper device having two coaxial parts mounted for rotation relative to one another, within the limits of a determined angular movement, against the action of springs. The torsion damper device includes in addition at least one locking means which is sensitive to the angular movement between the two parts and which is movable reversibly between a position in which it is inoperative and gives full freedom of action to the springs and a position in which it effects the direct supporting of one part (A) on the part and puts these springs out of action. The torsion damper device is applicable in particular to clutch plate assemblies for motor vehicles.

Abstract: A torsion damping assembly comprises two coaxial parts mounted for relative angular movement within predetermined limits of angular displacement. Circumferentially acting springs are operative between the parts in a range of angular displacement. An intervening element is responsive to centrifugal force for movement from a standby position to an operative position above a predetermined structural speed and is urged back toward the standby position in the operative position. The intervening element directly or indirectly circumferentially bears against one of the coaxial parts to define a circumferential abutment for one of the resilient elements in the operative position to modify the operational characteristics of the assembly.