Coupling device and improved clutch lubrication arrangement therefor

A coupling device ( 11 ) including a housing ( 13, 15 ) defining a clutch cavity ( 39 ) and at least one window ( 55, 57 ) extending through the housing adjacent the clutch cavity. A clutch assembly ( 29 ) is disposed within the clutch cavity and includes a first clutch disc ( 31 ) having ears ( 63...

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Zusammenfassung:A coupling device ( 11 ) including a housing ( 13, 15 ) defining a clutch cavity ( 39 ) and at least one window ( 55, 57 ) extending through the housing adjacent the clutch cavity. A clutch assembly ( 29 ) is disposed within the clutch cavity and includes a first clutch disc ( 31 ) having ears ( 63 ) to limit rotation relative to the housing. The housing defines a plurality of fluid passages ( 67 ) extending axially from the window to the clutch cavity, the housing defining a plurality of axial recesses ( 61 ), each of which receives one of the ears of each disc. Each of the fluid passages ( 67 ) is in fluid communication with one of the axial recesses ( 61 ), and receives fluid as the window passes through a reservoir of fluid (F).