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Single Plate Clutch PDF
Single Plate Clutch PDF
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▪ In the transmission system, power developed
by the engine transmits to road wheels to
propel the vehicle
▪ There should also be a system using which
the engine could
be engaged and disengaged with the
transmission system smoothly.
▪ A Clutch is a mechanism used for this
purpose. It connects or disconnects the
engine from the rest of the transmission
elements.
▪ It is located between the engine and
gearbox. The clutch disengages for starting,
changing gears, stopping, and idling.
▪ Mainly it consists of a clutch plate with friction lining on
both sides and some other parts like a flywheel, pressure
plate, thrust bearing, hub, springs, and input mechanism
for engagement and disengagement of the clutch.
• The clutch plate is attached to the hub between the
flywheel and the pressure plate, it moves axially on the
driven shaft.
• In a single plate clutch, the clutch plate should have
friction lining on both sides in order to place it between
the pressure plate and flywheel.
• The pressure plate is engaged along with the flywheel
and springs. It helps to keep the clutch plate in contact
with the flywheel.
• A lever is attached to thrust bearing with some
mechanism on the driven shaft which transmits input and
output motion from the clutch pedal
▪ Flywheel: 1. maintains a rotating mass (inertia)
2. to provide a ring gear for the starter motor to engage on
3. to provide one of the driving friction surfaces for the friction
disc on the clutch plate
▪ Single plate clutches require high maintenance as they are dry. Consequently, any
leakage can damage the clutch
▪ They occupy much larger space compared to a multi plate clutch
▪ Torque transmission capability is less considering the occupation of a large surface
area
▪ In the automotive industry, a single
plate clutch is employed by most of
the vehicles around the globe.