CLUTCHES
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, Clutch
• Clutch is a mechanical device that facilitates
transmission of power and motion from one
component (the driving member) to another (the
driven member) when engaged, with a provision
for disengagement whenever required.
• In the simplest application, clutches connect and
disconnect two rotating coaxial shafts. One shaft
is attached to a power unit (the driving member)
while the other shaft (the driven member)
provides output power for work. The motions
involved are rotary in nature.
, Purpose
• A clutch is designed with the following
requirements
– Allow the vehicle to come to a stop while the
transmission remains in gear
– Allow the driver to smoothly take off from a dead
stop
– Allow the driver to smoothly change gears
– Must be able to transmit power and torque
without slipping
, Types Of Clutch
Clutch
Positive Friction
Clutch Clutch
Plate Or Cone Centrifugal
Disc Clutch Clutch Clutch
Single plate Multiplate
clutch Clutch
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, Clutch
• Clutch is a mechanical device that facilitates
transmission of power and motion from one
component (the driving member) to another (the
driven member) when engaged, with a provision
for disengagement whenever required.
• In the simplest application, clutches connect and
disconnect two rotating coaxial shafts. One shaft
is attached to a power unit (the driving member)
while the other shaft (the driven member)
provides output power for work. The motions
involved are rotary in nature.
, Purpose
• A clutch is designed with the following
requirements
– Allow the vehicle to come to a stop while the
transmission remains in gear
– Allow the driver to smoothly take off from a dead
stop
– Allow the driver to smoothly change gears
– Must be able to transmit power and torque
without slipping
, Types Of Clutch
Clutch
Positive Friction
Clutch Clutch
Plate Or Cone Centrifugal
Disc Clutch Clutch Clutch
Single plate Multiplate
clutch Clutch
