This is powerpoint presentation on the clutches for mechanical engineering students.

1. What is a Clutch?
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2. Transfers rotary motion of one shaft to the other.
Connects and Disconnects engine from driving
wheel.
Enables smooth vehicle movement.
Allows the driver to smoothly change the gears.
Protects the drive train.
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3. •Torque Transmission
•Gradual Engagement
•Compact Size
•Inertia
•Ease Of Operation
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4. Primary Components
 Flywheel
 Clutch disc
 Pressure plate
 Throwout bearing
Secondary Components
 Pilot bearing
 Release fork
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5.  Friction Clutch
 Fluid Flywheel/ Fluid Coupling
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6. Principle Of Friction Clutches
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7. Types of Friction Clutches
1) Dog & Spline Clutch
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9. 3) Single Plate Clutch3) Single Plate Clutch
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16.  It consists the arrangement of mechanical or
hydraulic
components.
 It consists of clutch pedal, series of linkage rods and
arms.
 Purpose:
Transmits and multiplies the clutch pedal force to fork
of the clutch pressure plate.
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