Introduction To Friction Clutch

Friction clutch is the most widely used and oldest type of clutch, which is basically composed of four parts: the active part, the driven part, the pressing mechanism and the control mechanism. The driving and driven parts and the pressing mechanism are the basic structures to ensure that the clutch is in the engaged state and can transmit power, while the operating mechanism of the clutch is mainly a device to separate the clutch. In the process of separation, step on the clutch pedal, first eliminate the free clearance of the clutch in the free stroke, and then generate the separation clearance in the working stroke, and the clutch is separated. During the engagement, gradually release the clutch pedal, and the pressure plate moves forward under the action of the compression spring. First, eliminate the separation clearance, and apply sufficient compression force on the working surfaces of the pressure plate, driven plate and flywheel; Then the release bearing moves backward under the action of the return spring to generate free clearance and the clutch is engaged.