Clutch and Types of

Clutches
 
The main function of the clutch is to
engage and disengages the engine to the
Wheel when the driver need or when
shifting the gears.
 Single Clutch Plate

Single plate clutches are one of the most commonly used types of
clutches used in most modern light vehicles. The clutch helps to
transmit torque from the engine to the transmission input shaft. As the
name states it has only one clutch plate.
 Multiplate Clutch

The multi-plate clutch is shown in the figure. This types of clutches use
multiple clutches to make frictional contact with a flywheel of the
engine. This makes transmit power between the engine shaft and the
transmission shaft of a vehicle. The number of clutches means more
friction surface .
 Cone Clutch
The figure shows the diagram of a cone clutch. It consists of friction
surfaces in the form of cones. This clutch uses two conical surfaces to
transmit torque by friction.
The engine shaft consists of a female cone and a male cone. The male
cone is mounted on the spindled clutch shaft to slide on it. It has a friction
surface on the conical portion.
 Centrifugal Clutch
The below figure shows a centrifugal clutch. To keep the clutches in the
engaged position centrifugal clutch uses centrifugal force, instead of spring
force. In these types of clutches, the clutch is operated automatically
depending upon the engine speed. That's why no clutch pedal is required to
operate the clutch.