Design and finite element analysis of an automotive clutch assembly. Dec 21, 2015 design and analysis of clutch plate for automatic single plate clutch ijsrdvol. I am conducting structural analysis for above design for validating design. Abstract a clutch plate is a significant component used in all motor vehicles nowadays, which is used to transmit power. The clutch has the same overall dimensions of the metric bearing. For designing of the diaphragm spring, 3d modelling software used is catia v5. This work contains stress and thermal analysis of three different design variants of single plate friction clutch plate of the automobile tata super ace.
The pseudorigidbody model prbm, rigidbody replacement synthesis, forcedeflection analysis, compli. In this paper, we design a multi plate clutch by using empirical formulas. Experimental analyses of automatic single plate clutch in. Design and analysis of diaphragm spring of a single plate dry. It has only one clutch plate, mounted on the splines of the clutch shaft. A 2d drawing is drafted for multi plate clutch from the calculations and a 3d model is created in the 3d modeling software proengineer. Apr 26, 2017 analyzing of different materials and decided which is best material for clutch. Design and analysis of friction clutch plate using ansys. In order to determine the loss portions of the individual actuation components, as well as the dependence of these losses on temperature, the representation illustrated in figure 5 was used for the entire system analysis. Most light vehicles use a single plate clutch to transmit torque from the engine to the transmission input shaft. The paper contains the designing and analysis of diaphragm spring used for the generation of clamping load. 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. Replacing the given parameters in equation 11, we get. The present paper deals with the designing and analysis of friction clutch plate.
An experimental work is also performed to observe the strength and deformations of clutch plate. The kk clutch consists of a standard metric ball bearing combined with cams. Apr 15, 2018 a single plate clutch is consisting of various parts. In single plate clutch, a friction plate is held between flywheel and pressure plate. In which we design a clutch plate model by catia software and then static structural analysis has to be done by using ansys software. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. The clutches are entirely selfcontained, and do not require additional bearing support. This project explains the structural analysis of the clutch plate by. Project report on design and analysis of electromagnetic. This paper gives the general introduction to the arrangement, design and some basic concept of multi plate wet type clutch. Frictional surfaces on plate must be of such material to provide friction for transmitting torque without sleeping. Design and analysis of single plate clutch clutch friction scribd.
The friction plate is mounted on a hub which is splined from inside and thus free to slide over the gear box shaft. Clutch clamp load, diaphragm spring, dry clutch, single plate clutch. The single plate clutch in the engaged from as well as in the disengaged from can be seen in fig. There are springs depending upon design arranged circumferentially, which provide axial force to keep the clutch in engaged position. Design and analysis of diaphragm spring of a single plate dry clutch ijste volume 2 issue 12 007 iii. This work contains stress analysis of single plate clutch of the automobile, in which the stresses and forces developed in the clutch is tried to reduce with the help of software approach. Clamp load calculation the axial force required for. Design modification and failure analysis of damper spring of. Clutch multiplate files 3d cad model library grabcad. Design and analysis of single plate clutch free download as word doc. Structural analysis of multiplate clutch request pdf.
Project report on design and analysis of electromagnetic clutch 2. Structural analysis of the clutch was performed by using the finite element. The design of single plate clutch is done for force motors new vehicle and is drawn by using theoretical calculation results. The aim of the project is to design a multi plate clutch by using empirical formulas. This project also suggests three design modifications to the company to improve the lifetime of the clutch plate. This project finds the maximum stress in failure region during operation. A clutch is a machine member used to connect the driving shaft to a driven shaft, so that the driven shaft may be started or stopped at will, without stopping the driving shaft. Pdf design and finite element analysis of an automotive. Pdf analysis of single plate friction clutch using finite element. The 3d model of clutch plate was drafted using solid works software and analysis of the plate was done for static loading condition.
The clutch design is unique, incorporating an independent camcage assembly installed alongside the offset ball cage. Jan 28, 2018 working principle of single plate clutch is explained in this video. Due to friction between the flywheel and clutch plate and the pressure plate, the clutch plate revolves. Working principle of single plate clutch is explained in this video. Single plate friction clutch the parts of a single plate clutch can be seen below. The flywheel is mounted on the crankshaft, and rotates with it. This work sheds light upon how to optimize the design of the clutch plate, so as to deliver maximum performance and last longer. Design optimization of a kevlar 29 single disk friction clutch plate based on static analysis using ansys abhijit devaraj department of mechanical engineering, bms college of engineering, bangalore, india. Calculate the torque capacity of single plate dry clutch, which has.
Some of the consideration for designing clutch assembly is suitable friction. The advantages of the dry single disc clutch were clear. Design and analysis of clutch plate using steel material en gjs400 15steel by b. It is thin disc type metallic plate having both side frictional surfaces. Rathod 4 1,2mechanical, noble group of institution junagadh, 3m echanical, mgiter navasari 4 m echanical, dr. Hence making clutch operations automatic will reduce human effort. Study the design aspects and function of wet type multiplate.
Pdf design and structural analysis of single plate. A wet clutch is operated in an oil batch whereas a dry clutch does not use oil. Design modification and failure analysis of damper spring of 310 d. A much more power type of clutch is the single plate clutch as shown in which a single flat circular plate is gripped between the inside face of the flywheel and a clamping plate which is made to grip the clutch plate by means of clamping levers actuated by strong spring. Structural and thermal analysis of single plate clutch using. The diaphragm spring is a single thin sheet of metal which y ields when pressure is applied to it. Clutches theory of machines engineering reference with. The parts of a single plate clutch can be seen below. We have conducted, structural analysis by varying the friction surfaces material. The clutch is of the single plate type and both sides of the plate are effective. The travel losses on the pedal x axis present for the defined release force.
Design and structural analysis of single plate friction clutch. Generally, it consists of the clutch pedal assembly, a mechanical linkage, cable, or hydraulic circuit, and the clutch fork. Design and analysis of clutch plate for automatic single. For structural analysis hypermesh software is used. Fluid plays an important role in this type of clutch so some of their properties are discussed. With the analysis results, we check whether the design is safe or not, comparing the result with theoretical calculation and theoretical results. The present paper deals with designing a friction clutch disc against the flywheel. Analysis of single plate clutch 23 applying loads on single plate clutch applied pressures on single plate clutch analysis of single plate clutch. The pressure plate is fixed on the flywheel through the pressure plate is fixed on the. Due to the clutch spring force, the clutch plate is gripped between the flywheel and the pressure plate. Pdf design and analysis of clutch plate for automatic single. Finite element analysis of single plate clutch by using. Design and analysis of diaphragm spring of a single plate. It has only one clutch plate which is mounted on the splines of the clutch shaft.
Nivas 6 to reduce the cost of clutch plate material without affecting the life and effectiveness of the clutch plate, we modify other material low carbon steel for clutch plate. Each cad and any associated text, image or data is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with any company, organization or realworld item, product, or good it may purport to portray. Analysis of single plate friction clutch using finite element method. Structural and thermal analysis of single plate clutch using cae tools saurabh pathak 1 ravikant 2 om parkash 3 1,2,3 department of mechanical and automation engineering. 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. Structural and thermal analysis of single plate clutch. A clutch release mechanism allows the operator to operate the clutch. Chapter 10 automotive clutches, transmissions, and transaxles. Download pdf article of design and structural analysis of single plate friction clutch written by mr.
Design and analysis of clutch plate for automatic single plate clutch ijsrdvol. While typically the motions involved are rotary while linear clutches are also possible. The main function of the clutch is to initiate the motion or increase the velocity of the vehicle by transferring kinetic energy from the flywheel. Study the design aspects and function of wet type multi. Design and finite element analysis of an automotive clutch. Oct 05, 2016 design and analysis of diaphragm spring of a single plate dry clutch ijste volume 2 issue 12 007 iii.
Some manufacturers include the release bearing as part of the clutch release mechanism. The assembly comprises of the clutch plate, the pressure plate and a diaphragm spring. Since there are n pars of friction surfaces in contact for a singleplate clutch, n 2, then the torque transmitted by a clutch is given by. In single plate clutch only one clutch plate is used. Pdf design and finite element analysis of an automotive clutch. A single plate is commonly used in cars and light vehicles. The single plate clutch is modelled using creo parametric 2. Finite element analysis of clutch assembly the finite element analysis of clutch assembly was carried out in the following steps.