Design and analysis of diaphragm spring of a single plate. Our automatic transmission steel clutch plates are high quality, applicationengineered products at a price you can afford. Now power flows from the clutch basket through the plates to the inner clutch hub and into the main shaft of the transmission. A clutch is a mechanical device which is used to connect or disconnect two rotating shafts on the will of operator. The pseudorigidbody model prbm, rigidbody replacement synthesis, forcedeflection analysis, compli. Today we will learn about cone clutch, its principle, construction, advantage, disadvantages and its applications. Braking action is produced by friction as a stationary part bears on a moving part.
In design of the friction clutches of automobiles, knowledge on the thermoelasticity a priori is very informative in the initial design stage. Manufactured with attention to critical tolerances and quality control, our steel plates meet or exceed oe specifications and have a superior surface finish that supplies a greater apply area and friction clutch life. It is one of the oldest types of clutch used in automobile industries. The major types of friction clutches are plate clutch, cone clutch, centrifugal clutch. Positive clutch is small in size as compare to friction clutch for same power transmitting capacity. Design and analysis of friction clutch plate using ansys. Clutches are designed to transfer maximum torque with minimum heat. Design and structural analysis of single plate clutch ijsetr. Especially, the precise prediction technique of maximum structural stress should be requested in design of mechanical clutches for their durability and compactness. To transmit maximum power from engine flywheel transmission without jerk 2. A flat clutch is a special case of a conical clutch with an included angle of 180o.
In clutch design, the effect of this force must be considered in. An electromagnetic friction clutch or brake has an input, typically a motor, connected to an input rotorshaft assembly bore and a load connected to the armature of the clutch with a pulley or gear. The kk clutch consists of a standard metric ball bearing combined with cams. International journal of innovative research in science. In this study, an efficient and reliable analysis technique for the design of the.
The clutches themselves, however, are simple and durable, so clutch maintenance costs usually are not significant. Friction clutch can be engaged and disengaged when the machine is running since they have no jaw or teeth. Friction clutches and brakes catalog a4 thomson linear. Clutches, brakes, coupling, and flywheels clutches, brakes, couplings, and flywheels are a group of elements. The springs of the clutch are designed to transmit the. The primary aim of this work is to design a rigid drive clutch system that. This model ignores special effects such as backlash, an approximation that makes the block better suited for linearization, fixedstep simulation, and hardwareinloop hil simulation. A simplified dynamic representation of a friction clutch or brake is shown in fig. Modelling and control of automotive clutch systems eindhoven. Due to increased number of friction surfaces, a multi plate clutch can transmit large torque. R o 12 in r i 9 in engagement force of 120 lb normal force turns at 2000 rpm friction disc has coefficient of friction of. Smooth engagement and minimum shock during the engagement. Design and structural analysis of single plate friction clutch.
International journal of innovative research in science, engineering and technology vol. For over 100 years carlyle johnson has provided innovative power transmission solutions. In clutch design, the effect of this force must be considered in writing the equations of static equilibrium. Similar to couplings friction and hence heat dissipation purpose of a brake is to stop the rotation of a shaft. Service instructions i type overrunning friction clutch. The primary aim of this work is to design a rigid drive clutch. The freemotion design allows for easy connection of the pto drive shaft to the tractor pto, the overrunning design adds to this also the ability for any implement to freewheel to a stop. In design of the friction clutches of automobiles, knowledge on the thermoelasticity a property is very informative in the initial design stage. There are two cones covered in friction material and when they are forced. Publishers pdf, also known as version of record includes final page, issue and volume. The clutches are entirely selfcontained, and do not require additional bearing support. The engaging clutch surfaces interlock to produce rigid joint they are suitable for situations requiring simple and rapid disconnection. Testing also showed that the clutch is capable of longterm overrunning with oil flows down to.
Clutch is one of the essential components in automobiles. Quality only the highest quality industrial bonding adhesives and friction materials are used in our bonding process. Pdf this study proposes a new design for a friction clutch actuator using the selfenergizing principle for vehicle applications such that the power. Clutch is a device that connects and disconnects two collinear shafts. Electric clutches use two different operating principles. Friction clutch all industrial manufacturers videos. Clutch plates found in trucks and speed cars are made of ceramic. We offercomplete design, analysis, development and testing capability to support almost any wet friction clutch application.
Consistency our quality control assures that the bond and friction material are manufactured to precise specifications 100% of the time. Figure 6 consider a rotating shaft with a disc at the end that presses up against another so that rotation is transmitted from one to the other by friction. The influence of clutch disc pressure on friction is quite moderate compared to the influence of temperature and sliding velocity. The design of single plate clutch is done for force motors new vehicle and is drawn by using theoretical calculation results. The compressed air is fed axially through the shaft. Clutch friction lining material and their necessity. Torqmaster friction clutch weasler engineering, inc. This design usually works pretty well, but it does have a few drawbacks. Keywords ansys, clutch, friction plate, gray cast iron, kevlar49. The influence of velocity on friction is governed by the transmission fluid and friction material used in the clutch. The torqmaster friction clutch must be used in conjunction with a mating torqmaster clutch yoke and is easily mounted with standard tools. Automobile clutch clutch types, principle, types of clutches. Friction surfaces are made in case of multiplate clutch.
It is pneumatically operated, and produces no axial load when either engaged or disengaged. The clamping force on the friction facings is provided by the diaphragm spring. The test program has not explored the durability of the clutch for long. A switching component similar to that installed in the pp type is attached to the extended clutch hub of the pt model. Pdf this study proposes a new design for a friction clutch actuator using the selfenergizing principle for vehicle applications such that the. Rzp008 features 1 overdrive reaction plate, 7 overdrive od spline. Treat clutch engagement as a friction phenomenon between the ring and the hub. For multiplate clutch for uniform pressure theory, for uniform wear theory. Watch this video and learn about the different types of clutch system in engine. Therefore, it is used in racing cars and heavy motor vehicles witch have high engine power. Plate type clutch friction power can be calculated as, pf 63,000 tf n august 15, 2007 16 a platetype clutch has the following properties. The clutch has the same overall dimensions of the metric bearing. Design and analysis of friction clutch plate using different materials 1 kunchala brahmaiah, 2 o hemalatha 1 pg scholar, department of mech, muffakhamjah college of engineering and technology, road no.
The detail study of clutch and modeling of clutch is done in proe software and the analysis is to be done in ansys software. One of the most prominent application of clutch is in modern automobiles many times, it has been found that people confuse between clutch, coupling and brakes. When the clutch pedal is depressed the spring pressure is released pushing or pulling the diaphragm of the pressure plate. The clutch design is unique, incorporating an independent camcage assembly installed alongside the offset ball cage. The vulkan meslu clutch is a friction clutch that has been developed for dry running. Finishing techniques are available to address the specific performance requirements of each application, such as cut and molded groove patterns, multi. There are two theories concerning the torque required to produce slip between the surfaces of a clutch. A final concept was chosen which employs a friction disk style architecture, with normal force produced by compressing springs via an axial cam.
Pdf design and analysis of an automotive single plate clutch. The present paper deals with designing a friction clutch assembly using proe software and its structural analysis using ansys software. The main function of the clutch is to initiate the motion or increase the velocity of the vehicle by transferring kinetic energy from the. D, department of mech, muffakhamjah college of engineering and technology. The friction material on a clutch disc is very similar to the friction material on the pads of a disc brake, or the shoes. Page optimal design of a single plate clutch friction. Pages 47 offer operation, design and application examples. It consists of levers, clutch springs, pressure plate, friction lining, flywheel and clutch plate. The picture shows a typical conical clutch for larger power transmission applications. The clutch plates are alternatively fitted with engine shaft and the shaft of gear box. The design of single plate clutch is drawn by using theoretical calculation results.
This causes the clutch pressure plate to be moved away. The pc design is less expensive than the sf design. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Types of friction clutches automobile engineering youtube. Friction clutches this work covers elements of the syllabus for. Selecting and applying clutches and brakes machine design. T herefore, the lining material should have a combination o f t he. Design of a high speed clutch with mechanical pulsewidth control. Pdf design of a highly efficient friction clutch apparatus for vehicle. Clutch friction lining s are subjected to severe rubbing so that generation of heat in relati vely short perio ds takes place. A semicentrifugal clutch has levers and clutch springs which are arranged equally on the pressure plate. Due to increased number of friction surfaces, a multiplate clutch can transmit large torque. The topic lies under the automobile engineering course that deals with the study of all parts and mechanisms. Friction clutch with round bore pin connection and 1 38 inch round spindle with 12 inch pin hole connection.
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