The clutch working principle is based on friction. When two friction surfaces are brought in contact with each other and pressed, they are united due to friction between them. If one is revolved the other will also revolve. The friction between the two surfaces depend upon
1. Area of the surface
2. Pressure applied upon them
3. Coefficient of friction of the surface materials
4. Material used
One surface is considered as driving member (flywheel) and the other as the driven (pressure plate).
The driving member of a clutch is the flywheel mounted on the transmission shaft. Friction surfaces (clutch plates) are between the two members (driving and driven). On the engagement of the clutch, the engine is connected to the transmission (gear box) and the power flows from the engine to the wheels through the transmission system. When the clutch is disengaged by pressing a clutch pedal, the engine is disconnected from the transmission and consequently the power does not flow to the wheels while the engine is running.
1. Area of the surface
2. Pressure applied upon them
3. Coefficient of friction of the surface materials
4. Material used
One surface is considered as driving member (flywheel) and the other as the driven (pressure plate).
The driving member of a clutch is the flywheel mounted on the transmission shaft. Friction surfaces (clutch plates) are between the two members (driving and driven). On the engagement of the clutch, the engine is connected to the transmission (gear box) and the power flows from the engine to the wheels through the transmission system. When the clutch is disengaged by pressing a clutch pedal, the engine is disconnected from the transmission and consequently the power does not flow to the wheels while the engine is running.
