Monday, May 23, 2011

24/05/2011 Theory episide 4

Clutch systems

purpose : engage or disengage the power from engine to transmission as and when necessary
Most application: CLamping a friction disc in between two rotating metal dics
Name: Single dics/plate dry clutch
Friction disc is held against a heavy spring load.
Mainly 2 types:

Clutch plates: Diameter=torque capacity but increased pressure spring.

Pressure plate assembly
Sheet metal cover: smth that supports everything
Diapham spring(applies pressure)
Pressure plate
Spigot bearing supports the input shaft 4 the gearbox in the flywheel-can be a bronze bush or bearings(bull bearings or needle rollers)
There must be a freeplay between release bearing and the diaphragm spring

WHy? Diaphragm

Low maintenace
Low weight, low engine powerloss
less effort to operate
Cost effective
Smoother operation
Can be used in a large range of vehicle.

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