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 Definition- Transmission system

❖The mechanism that transmits the power developed by

the engine of automobile to the driving wheels is called
the Transmission System (or Power Train).
❖The transmission reduces the higher engine speed to
the slower wheel speed, increasing torque in the
process and vice-versa.

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Requirements of Transmission System

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Instructional Video

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 Components of transmission system

❖Clutch
❖Gear box
❖Universal joints
❖Propeller shaft
❖Differential gears
❖Axles
❖Wheels

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Components of transmission system

Rear wheel drive

Front wheel drive

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Requirements of Clutch

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Working Principle of a Clutch

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 Working Principle of a Clutch
❖ When two revolving friction surfaces are brought into contact and
pressed, then they are united and start to revolve at the same speed
due to the friction force between them.
❖ The friction between these two surfaces depends on the surface area,
the pressure applied to them and the friction material.

https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=devo3kdSPQY
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Parts of Clutch

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 Parts of Clutch

❖ Driving member
❖ The driving member (flywheel) mounted on the engine
crank shaft.
❖ The flywheel is bolted to cover which carries a
pressure plate, pressure springs and releasing levers.
Thus the entire assembly of flywheel and cover rotates
all the times.
❖ The clutch housing and the cover provided with
openings dissipate the heat generated by friction
during the clutch operation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HY_PjmHRxuE
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 Parts of Clutch

❖ Driven member
❖ The driven member consists of a disc or plate called
clutch plate.
❖ It is free to slide length wise on the splines of the
clutch shaft.
❖ It carries friction materials on both of its surfaces when
it is gripped between the flywheel and the pressure
plate.
❖ Operating member
❖ The operating members consists of a foot pedal,
linkage, release or throw-out bearing, release levers
and springs
❖ It ensures the proper operation of the clutch.

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 References

❖https://www.theengineerspost.com/9-different-types-of-
clutches/
❖https://help.edmunds.com/hc/en-us/articles/206102597-
What-are-the-different-types-of-transmissions-
❖youtube.com
❖https://www.mechstudies.com/centrifugal-clutches-parts-
types-working/

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