1. What system does the clutch belongs?

2. In a car's clutch, a flywheel

connects to the engine, and a
clutch plate connects to the ______.
3. At what point is the clutch actually
wearing?
CLUTCH
CLUTCH

 It is used to engage and disengage the

power transmission from the engine by
pedal operation during gear shifting. The
clutch gradually transmit power from the
engine to the drive wheels in order to start
the automobile smoothly, and smoothly
change the transmission gears under the
condition in which the vehicle is traveling.
PURPOSE OF THE CLUTCH

1.It must engage the transmission and the

engine smoothly.
2. Once it engages the transmission, it must
transmit power entirely without slipping.
3. It must disengage the transmission
accurately and quickly.
PARTS OF THE CLUTCH

Flywheel
clutch disc
pressure plate assembly.
PARTS OF THE CLUTCH
FLYWHEEL

 it is a heavy metal wheel attached to

the engine crankshaft which rotates
with it.
It helps smooth out the power surges
from the power strokes and serves as
part of the clutch.
FLYWHEEL
CLUTCH DISC

 transmit power smoothly and once it is

engaged, it transmit power continuously
without slipping.
 The clutch disc must be built in such a
way that, when the power is disconnected,
this can be done accurately as well as
quickly.
CLUTCH DISC
CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY OR
PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY

is fitted to the flywheel of the engine and

rotates integrally with the engine, it must
be well-balanced for good rotation.
In addition, it must have good capacity to
radiate heat from the engaged clutch.
CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY OR
PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY
TYPES OF CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY

1.those having a diaphragm

2. those with coil springs.
CLUTCH COVER ASSEMBLY WITH COIL
SPRING
TYPES OF CLUTCH

1. MECHANICAL TYPE CLUTCH

The movement of the clutch pedal of this
type is conveyed to the clutch body directly
by a cable.
TYPES OF CLUTCH

2.HYDRAULIC OPERATED CLUTCH

In this type of clutch, the movement of the
clutch pedal is converted by the master cylinder
into a hydraulic pressure which is then
transmitted to the clutch release fork via the
release cylinder. In this type of clutch, the driver
is bothered less by noise vibration from the
engine and the clutch itself is easier to operate.
 Requirement of a clutch

1.Torque Transmission
 The clutch should be able to transfer maximum
torque to the engine.
2. Gradual engagement
- The clutch should engage gradually to avoid
sudden jerks.
3. Heat Dissipation
 The clutch should be able to dissipate a large amount
of heat which is generated during the clutch operation
due to friction
4. Dynamic Balancing
- The clutch should be dynamically balanced. This is
especially required in the case of high-speed engine
clutches
5. Vibration Damping
 The clutch should have a suitable mechanism to
damp vibrations and to eliminate the noise
produced during the power transmission
6. Size
- The clutch should be as small as possible in size
so that t will occupy minimum space.
7. Free pedal play
 To reduce effective clamping load on the carbon thrust bearing
and wear on it. The clutch should have a free pedal play
8. Easy on operation
 The clutch should be easy to operate requiring as little effort
as possible on the part of the driver
9. Lightness
- The driven member of the clutch should be built as light as
possible so that it will not continue to rotate for any time after
the clutch has been disengaged
 CLUTCH OPERATION

 Disengaging the clutch (pushing down the clutch pedal) moves the
pressure plate away from the friction disc. Releasing the clutch pedal
engages the clutch. Spring force clamps the friction disc between the
pressure plate and the flywheel. Then the friction disc and transmission
input shaft turn with the flywheel.
 When the driver depresses the clutch pedal, linkage to the clutch fork
causes it to pivot. The fork pushes against the release bearing or throw
out bearing. This forces the release bearing inward against release
fingers or lever in the pressure plate assembly. This pivot pushes the
pressure plate away from the friction