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INTRODUCTION
The function of the clutch is to temporarily disconnect the engine from the
gear box unit. When the gear has to be changed from the first to the second, it
should be done after disconnecting the engine from the gear box. If this is not
done, the gear teeth might break. The clutch is thus helpful when starting, shifting
gears and idling.
The driven member consists of the disc or plate, called the clutch plate.
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1.4 ASSEMBLY OF CLUTCH:
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CHAPTER 2
TYPES OF CLUTCH
1. Friction clutch :
(a) Single plate clutch.
(b) Multi-plate clutch:
(1) Wet clutch.
(2) Dry clutch.
(c) Cone clutch.
(1) External clutch.
(2) Internal clutch.
2. Centrifugal clutch.
3. Semi-centrifugal clutch.
4. Diaphragm clutch.
(a) Tapered finger type.
(b) Crown spring type.
5. Positive clutch.
(a) Dog and Spline clutch.
6. Hydraulic clutch.
7. Electro-magnetic clutch.
8. Vacuum clutch.
9. Over running clutch or free-wheel unit.
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2.1 SINGLE PLATE CLUTCH:
The single plate clutch basically consists of flywheel, pressure plate, clutch
plate, friction plate, thrust and ball bearing clutch spring and nut and bolt
arrangement. As the name suggests, it has only one clutch plate.
Flywheel is connected to the engine shaft and thus when engine shaft rotates
flywheel also rotates. The bolts are provided so as to connect flywheel and
pressure plate. There is friction plate which is kept in between the flywheel and
pressure plate.
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know to shift the drive from high torque to high speed or vice versa we need to
press the clutch pedal than only the gear shift becomes possible but the question
arise what does this clutch do? Why it is so important part of an automobile
vehicle? The basic answer is “A clutch is a device that is used to transmit
fluctuating rotation between 2 shafts” but how it is done? Still remains
unanswered let’s find out the answer by discussing the Multi-plate clutch, A type
of clutch used in many vintage cars and in bikes.
A multi-plate clutch is a type of clutch in which the multiple clutch plates
are used to make frictional contact with the flywheel of the engine in order to
transmit power between the engine shaft and the transmission shaft of an
automobile vehicle.
A multi-plate clutch is used in automobiles and in machinery where high
torque output is required.
In bikes and scooter multi-plate clutch is used due to the limitation of
compact gearbox used in bikes and scooter.
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2.3 CONE CLUTCH
A cone clutch serves the same purpose as a disk or plate clutch. However,
instead of mating two spinning disks, the cone clutch uses two conical surfaces to
transmit torque by friction. The cone clutch transfers a higher torque than plate or
disk clutches of the same size due to the wedging action and increased surface
area. Cone clutches are generally now only used in low peripheral speed
applications although they were once common in automobiles and other
combustion engine transmissions. They are usually now confined to very specialist
transmissions in racing, rallying, or in extreme off-road vehicles, although they are
common in power boats. This is because the clutch doesn't have to be pushed in all
the way and the gears will be changed quicker.
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Fig 2.4 Cone Clutch assembly
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2.4 CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH:
A centrifugal clutch is a clutch that uses centrifugal force to connect two
concentric shafts, with the driving shaft nested inside the driven shaft. Centrifugal
clutches are often used in mopeds, lawnmowers, gokarts, chainsaws, and mini
bikes.
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2.5 SEMI-CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH
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2.7 VACUUM CLUTCH:
A dog clutch is a type of clutch that couples two rotating shafts or other
rotating components not by friction but by interference. The two parts of the clutch
are designed such that one will push the other, causing both to rotate at the same
speed and will never slip. Dog clutches are used where slip is undesirable and/or
the clutch is not used to control torque. Without slippage, dog clutches are not
affected by wear in the same way that friction clutches are. Dog clutches are used
inside manual automotive transmissions to lock different gears to the rotating input
and output shafts. A synchromesh arrangement ensures smooth engagement by
matching the shaft speeds before the dog clutch is allowed to engage. Wet and dry
A 'wet clutch' is immersed in a cooling lubricating fluid, which also keeps the
surfaces clean and gives smoother performance and longer life. Wet clutches;
however, tend to lose some energy to the liquid. A 'dry clutch', as the name
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implies, is not bathed in fluid. Since the surfaces of a wet clutch can be slippery (as
with a motorcycle clutch bathed in engine oil), stacking multiple clutch disks can
compensate for the lower coefficient of friction and so eliminate slippage under
power when fully engaged.
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Fig 2.10 Fluid coupling
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CHAPTER 3
ELECTROMAGNETISM
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3.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH:
A magnetic field pattern can be represented by field lines that show the
shape of the field. Magnetic field lines which are closed together represents strong
field. Field direction is defined as the direction indicated by a compass needle
placed in the magnetic field. Force on current carrying conductor If a current
carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field produced by permanent magnets,
then the field due to current carrying conductor and the permanent magnets interact
and cause the a force to be exerted on the conductor . The force on the current
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carrying conductor in a magnetic field depends on:- 1. The flux density of the field,
B teslas
4. The direction of the field and current When the magnetic field, the current and
the conductor are mutually perpendicular to each other then force exerted
F=IBL
Newton When the conductor and magnetic field are at an angle, then the force
exerted:
F=IBLsinα
Where; I=current,
B magnetic field,
L=Length of conductor
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Fig 3.3 Right Hand Grip Rule
Grip the wire with the right hand, with the thumb pointing along the
direction of the current. The other fingers give the direction of the magnetic field
around the wire.
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3.3 The Maxwell's Screw Rules
The Maxwell Screw Rules sometime is also called the Maxwell's Corkscrew
Rule. Imagine a right handed screw being turn so that it bores its way in the
direction of the current in the wire. The direction of rotation gives the direction of
the magnetic field.
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CHAPTER 4
ELECTROMAGNETIC CLUTCH
The material is mainly used to help decrease the wear rate, but different
types of material can also be used to change the coefficient of friction (torque for
special applications). For example, if the clutch is required to have an extended
time to speed or slip time, a low coefficient friction material can be used and if a
clutch is required to have a slightly higher torque (mostly for low rpm
applications), a high coefficient friction material can be used. In a clutch, the
electromagnetic lines of flux have to pass into the rotor, and in turn, attract and pull
the armature in contact with it to complete clutch engagement. Most industrial
clutches use what is called a single flux, two pole design. Mobile clutches of other
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specialty electromagnetic clutches can use a double or triple flux rotor. The double
or trip flux refers to the number of north/south flux paths, in the rotor and
armature. This means that, if the armature is designed properly and has similar
banana slots, what occurs is a leaping of the flux path, which goes north south,
north south. By having more points of contact, the torque can be greatly increased.
In theory, if there were 2 sets of poles at the same diameter, the torque would
double in a clutch. Obviously, that is not possible to do, so the points of contact
have to be at a smaller inner diameter. Also, there are magnetic flux losses because
of the bridges between the banana slots. But by using a double flux design, a 30%-
50% increase in torque, can be achieved, and by using a triple flux design, a 40%-
90% in torque can be achieved. This is important in applications where size and
weight are critical, such as automotive requirements.
The coil shell is made with carbon steel that has a combination of good
strength and good magnetic properties. Copper (sometimes aluminium) magnet
wire, is used to create the coil, which is held in shell either by a bobbin or by some
type of epoxy/adhesive. To help increase life in applications, friction material is
used between the poles on the face of the rotor. This friction material is flush with
the steel on the rotor, since if the friction material was not flush, good magnetic
traction could not occur between the faces. Some people look at electromagnetic
clutches and mistakenly assume that, since the friction material is flush with the
steel that the clutch has already worn down but this is not the case. Clutches used
in most mobile applications, (automotive, agriculture, construction equipment) do
not use friction material. Their cycle requirements tend to be lower than industrial
clutches, and their cost is more sensitive. Also, many mobile clutches are exposed
to outside elements, so by not having friction material, it eliminates the possibility
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of swelling (reduced torque), that can happen when friction material absorbs
moisture.
Requirement of a clutch:
1. Torque transmission: - The clutch should be able to transmit maximum
sudden jerks.
3. Heat dissipation: - The clutch should be able to dissipate large amount
reduce effective clamping load on the carbon thrust bearing and wear on
it.
8. Easy in operation: - The clutch should be easy to operate requiring as
possible so that it will not continue to rotate for any length of time after
the clutch has been disengaged.
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CHAPTER 5
COMPONENTS USED
5.1 AC motor
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The two main types of AC motors are induction motors and synchronous
motors. The induction motor (or asynchronous motor) always relies on a small
difference in speed between the stator rotating magnetic field and the rotor shaft
speed called slip to induce rotor current in the rotor AC winding. As a result, the
induction motor cannot produce torque near synchronous speed where induction
(or slip) is irrelevant or ceases to exist. In contrast, the synchronous motor does not
rely on slip-induction for operation and uses either permanent magnets, salient
poles (having projecting magnetic poles), or an independently excited rotor
winding. The synchronous motor produces its rated torque at exactly synchronous
speed. The brushless wound-rotor doubly fed synchronous motor system has an
independently excited rotor winding that does not rely on the principles of slip-
induction of current. The brushless wound-rotor doubly fed motor is a synchronous
motor that can function exactly at the supply frequency or sub to super multiple of
the supply frequency.
5.2 Pulley
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Fig 5.2 Pulley
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5.4 Pressure Plate
A Pressure Plate is an item that can be used to activate certain features when
it is stepped on. It activates red stone next to itself and the block it is on. The most
common use of a pressure plate is to open a door (wooden or iron).
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5.5 Bearing
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5.6 Battery
12v 7AH Exide Power safe Sealed maintenance free Battery with Bill and
Warranty Card. Original Replacement to UPS Battery. Model Description: Exide
EP 7-12 New Replacement Battery Compatibility: Exide EP 7-12 (12V 7Ah, F2
Terminal) Includes: One new battery, a direct replacement for the Exide EP 7-12
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CHAPTER 6
The clutch has four main parts: field, rotor, armature, and hub (output) .
When voltage is applied the stationary magnetic field generates the lines of flux
that pass into the rotor. (The rotor is normally connected to the part that is always
moving in the machine.) The flux (magnetic attraction) pulls the armature in
contact with the rotor (the armature is connected to the component that requires the
acceleration), as the armature and the output start to accelerate. Slipping between
the rotor face and the armature face continues until the input and output speed is
the same (100% lockup). The actual time for this is quite short, between 1/200th of
a second and 1 second. Disengagement is very simple. Once the field starts to
degrade, flux falls rapidly and the armature separates. One or more springs hold the
armature away from the rotor at a predetermined air gap.
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normal cycle application, this is important because a new machine that has
accurate timing can eventually see a “drift” in its accuracy as the machine gets
older. The second factor in figuring out response time of a clutch is actually much
more important than the magnet wire or the air gap. It involves calculating the
amount of inertia that the clutch needs to accelerate. This is referred to as “time to
speed”. In reality, this is what the end-user is most concerned with. Once it is
known how much inertia is present for the clutch to start then the torque can be
calculated and the appropriate size of clutch can be chosen. Most CAD systems
can automatically calculate component inertia, but the key to sizing a clutch is
calculating how much inertial is reflected back to the clutch or brake. To do this,
engineers use the formula: T = (wk2 × ΔN) / (308 × t) Where T = required torque
in lbft, WK2 = total inertia in lb-ft2 , ΔN = change in the rotational speed in rpm,
and t = time during which the acceleration or deceleration must take place. There
are also online sites that can help confirm how much torque is required to
accelerate a given amount of inertia over a specific time.
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Fig 6.1 Assembly of electromagnetic clutch
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CHAPTER 7
CONCLUSION
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