Design of clutches design of transmission systems dts. Transmission is the mechanism which is used to transfer the power developed by engine to the wheels of an automobile. Its working is totally depends upon the centrifugal force created by the driving member engine or motor. Among the numerous criteria used to determine clutch size and clamp load configuration, maximum engine torque and the resulting friction energy are especially significant. Jul 25, 2018 design of clutches design of transmission systems dts. A 2d drawing is drafted for multi plate clutch from the calculations and a 3d model is created in the 3d modeling software proengineer. Pdf design and analysis of clutch plate for automatic single plate clutch ijsrd journal academia. Thelow gear is then thrown in, and thefootpedal slowly re leased. Design and analysis of friction clutch plate using ansys. Design and analysis of an automotive single plate clutch article pdf available in mechanics research communications 441. Pdf design and analysis of clutch plate for automatic.
Clutch clamp load, diaphragm spring, dry clutch, single plate clutch. In this research paper we will find the way to design the cupped spring washer. Solid mechanics tutorial friction clutches this work covers elements of the syllabus for the edexcel module 21722p hncd mechanical principles outcome 3. To analyse the bearing phenomena of clutch plate a single disk clutch plate of bajaj ct100 model is prepared in solid work with design specification 11. Some racing clutches use small multi plate disk packs that are not part of the flywheel. Design and analysis of diaphragm spring of a single plate dry.
During clutch action, the pressure plate moves back and forth inside the clutch cover. D, department of mech, muffakhamjah college of engineering and technology. Mathematical modelling of temperature rise in clutch and. The physics of diaphragm spring published by hanssermans. A single plate clutch is consisting of various parts. Clutch in hindifunction, types of clutch plate clutch cone clutchcentrifugal clutchgtutomkom duration. Pdf design and analysis of an automotive single plate clutch. Chapter 10 automotive clutches, transmissions, and transaxles. Concept of clutches clutches and bearings theory of. Clutches and brakes objectives recognize the basic geometries of clutch and brake systems. Design and structural analysis of single plate friction clutch. The pressure plate is connected by an axle to the gear box and the remaining part of the powertrain.
This gradually forces the spider into the flywheel,due. Understand the principles of heat generation and heat removal from brake systems. Introduction to clutch clutch types, principle, types of. A single plate is commonly used in cars and light vehicles. This plate is called the pressure plate, the other plate, the friction plate is connected to the engine crank shaft. Consider two friction surfaces maintained in contact by an axial thrust w. The clutch found in vehicles equipped with a manuallyshifted transmission consists of a massive pressure plate, a clutch disk featuring bonded or riveted friction surfaces and the second friction surface represented by the engine mounted flywheel.
Kakde assistant professor, department of mechanical engineering vidarbha institute of technology,umrer road, nagpur assistant professor, department of mechanical engineering dr. Naunheimer and bertha 4 presented the design procedures for the friction clutch, and the parameters that affect the clutch performance. Md16 clutches and brakes university of northern iowa. Daikin clutch fundamentals and product guide published by exedy. Investigating behaviour of multiclutch plate frictional. Calculate the frictional forces and torque capabilities in brake systems.
When the clutch pedal is pressed, a cable or hydraulic piston pushes on the release fork, which presses the throwout bearing against the middle of the diaphragm spring. Conventional transmission system using single plate clutch has to perform 15 operations to shift from low speed to high speed, out of the 10 operations are clutch operations. Thefootpedalispresseddown,thusthrowingtheclutchout. Let t torque transmitted by the clutch, p intensity of axial pressure with which the contact surfaces are held.
As the clutch engages the plates are pushed together by the actuator. This types of clutches use multiple clutches to make frictional contact with a flywheel of the engine. The design of single plate clutch is drawn by using theoretical calculation results. For structural analysis hypermesh software is used. This paper shows the design of single plate clutch in automobile. Calculate frictional brake horsepower and recognize how to use it. Design and structural analysis of single plate friction clutch mr. The amount of force the clutch can hold depends on the friction between the clutch plate and the flywheel, and how much force the spring puts on the pressure plate. Department of automobile engineering, anna university, madras institute of technology ampus, indiac rahulmitautomobile. The aim of this work was to design a single disk friction clutch plate made of kevlar 29 and optimize the design, based on. What is multiplate clutch main parts, types and working. Optimized clutch contact bearing this design with optimized clutch contact has a special plastic washer.
Often the ideal design solution is not about finding the fastest, sturdiest, most accurate or even the least expensive option. With the analysis results, we check whether the design is safe or not, comparing the result with theoretical calculation and theoretical results. Feb 17, 2016 clutch shaft is connected to the transmission. When it is gripped, rotates the clutch shaft and the power is transmitted from the engine to the transmission through the clutch.
Jun 26, 2017 what is multiplate clutch main parts, types and working. Small cliptype springs fit around the release levers to keep them rattling when fully released. Jan 19, 2018 clutch in hindifunction, types of clutch plate clutch cone clutch centrifugal clutch gtutomkom duration. When the clutch is pressed, the pressure plate moves back against the force of the springs, and the clutch plate becomes free between the flywheel and the pressure plate. If clutches have not been correctly aligned, they will start juddering or fail to disengage immediately afterwards. A wet clutch is operated in an oil batch whereas a dry clutch does not use oil. Design and structural analysis of single plate clutch.
Kakde assistant professor, department of mechanical engineering vidarbha institute of technology,umrer road, nagpur. Clutches in typical cars are mounted directly to the face of the engines flywheel, as this already provides a convenient large diameter steel disk that can act as one driving plate of the clutch. Study the design aspects and function of wet type multiplate. Jan 31, 2018 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. The aim of the project is to design a multi plate clutch by using empirical formulas. A complete clutch system generally consists of a flywheel or dual mass flywheel, clutch disc, clutch cover, releaser, and the clutch actuator. Alignment correct alignment of the clutch is frequently ignored. Apr 20, 2019 a multi plate clutch is a type of clutch that transmits more power from the engine to the transmission shaft of an automobile vehicle and also, makes up for the torque loss due to slippage. For numerical calculation to find out the load carried out by the single clutch plate is done by using uniform pressure and uniform wear theory 12. The main function of the clutch is to initiate the motion or increase the velocity of the vehicle by transferring kinetic energy from the. Nov 11, 2019 clutches and brakes design and selection willium c. The centrifugal force is used to engage the clutch with driven shaft. The release levers are hinged inside the pressure plate to pry on and move the pressure plate face away from the clutch disc and flywheel.
Professional clutch replacement should always involve replacing the clutch pressure plate, driven plate, and centrally actuated release mechanism. Clutch is one of the essential components in automobiles. Optimization of shape and design parameters of the rigid. Study the design aspects and function of wet type multi plate clutch rahul a. The pseudorigidbody model prbm, rigidbody replacement synthesis, forcedeflection analysis, compli. The transmission system of an automobile includes clutch, gear box, propeller shaft axle and wheels, etc. The comparison result is done for using three materials to define the best material for friction plate. I am conducting structural analysis for above design for validating design.
It has only one clutch plate which is mounted on the splines of the clutch shaft. The clutch plate is the driving member of the clutch and is gripped between the flywheel and the pressure plate. 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. Mainly it consists of a clutch plate with both side friction lining and some other parts which helps in the proper functioning of a clutch like flywheel, pressure plate, thrust bearing, hub, springs and input mechanism for engaging and disengaging of clutch. This makes transmit power between the engine shaft and the transmission shaft of a vehicle. Design and structural analysis of single plate friction clutch abstract in design of the friction clutches of automobiles, knowledge on the. In this paper, we design a multi plate clutch by using empirical formulas. It is mounted on the clutch shaft through the splines. Properties of engineering materials and design data for machine elements by abdulla shariff, dhanpat rai, et. Design of cupped spring washer in automobile clutch.
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