PERFORATED CLUTCH DISC AND HEAT MANAGEMENT METHOD

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20120186935A1
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13358805

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A clutch disc for use in an automobile engine in communication with a flywheel is provided. The clutch disc includes a cylindrical disc comprising a central aperture. One or both sides of the cylindrical disc includes a clutch lining having a high coefficient of friction. The clutch lining is configured to interact with the flywheel during normal operation of an engine. The clutch disc further includes a plurality of perforations through the clutch disc, including the clutch lining and cylindrical disc. The perforations through the clutch disc provide a means for heat removal from within an engine and aid in extending the life of the clutch disc and clutch assembly.

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UBS AG STAMFORD BRANCH AS COLLATERAL AGENT600 WASHINGTON BLVD 9TH FLOOR STAMFORD CT 06901

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McCOMBS, ROSS A OSKALOOSA, US 8 54

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