CLUTCH

By,
Abhay Sharma
(2K20/PE/02)
Ankur Kumar Jha
(2K20/PE/13)
Definition
 A clutch is a mechanism for connecting
and disconnecting an engine drive and
the transmission system in a vehicle or a
working part of a mechanism.
 It allows a temporary separation of drive
between drive source and drive
mechanisms. When engaged this will
allow for a smooth take up of drive as
the clutch is gradually engaged.
Functioning
 When clutch is engaged, the power flows
from the engine to the wheels through the
transmission system.
 When the clutch is disengaged ,the power is
not transmitted to the wheels.
 The clutch is kept engaged when the vehicle
is moving.
 The clutch also permits the gradual taking up
of the load. When properly operated, it
prevents jerky motion of the vehicle.
Constituents of a Clutch
 Flywheel
 Clutch plate
 Pressure plate
 Release Bearing
 Clutch Fork
 Clutch Housing-
Protect components
from outside
elements
Flywheel
 Provides a mounting
place for the clutch
and friction disc
assembly.
 They are made up of
hardened steel.
Clutch Plate
 Clutch plate is
splined to the
transmission.
 Springs are used to
cushion plate when
it engages
Pressure Plate
 Spring loaded
device that presses
the clutch plate
against the flywheel.
 It is of two types coil
spring and diaphram
type
Release Bearing
 It is the bearing that
reduces friction
between the clutch
fork and the
pressure plate.
 It comes into act
when clutch pedal
doesn’t work
properly.
Clutch Fork
 It is a lever that
forces the release
bearing into the
pressure plate
Types of clutch
1) Single Plate Clutch
 It has only one clutch
plate which is mounted
on the splines of the
clutch shaft.
 The flywheel is
mounted on the engine
crankshaft.
 The pressure plate is
bolted to the flywheel
through the clutch
springs.
Multiplate Clutch
 It consists of a number
of clutch plate unlike
the single plate.
 Increased number of
friction surfaces
increases the capacity
of the clutch to transmit
torque.
 The plates are
alternately fitted into
the engine shaft and
gear box shaft.
Cone Clutch
 It consists of friction
surfaces in form of
cone.
 The engine shaft
consists of a female
cone.
 The male cone is
mounted on the
splined clutch shaft.
Centrifugal Clutch
 It uses centrifugal
force instead of
spring force for
keeping itself
engaged.
 It is operated
automatically
depending upon the
engine speed.
Clutch Problems and malfunctioning
 Grabbing Clutch- vibration or jerking on
takeoff.
Cause: engine mount, friction plate, flywheel
 Dragging Clutch- transmission grind when
trying to shift.
Cause: pedal freeplay, oil on friction disc
 Clutch slippage- RPMs go up, but vehicle
doesn’t move.
Cause: worn friction disc
THANKS