What Does a Friction Clutch Consist Of?
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Friction clutches are basically composed of four parts: the driving part, the driven part, the pressing part, and the operating part. The driving part includes the flywheel, clutch cover, and pressure plate; the driven part includes the driven disc and driven shaft; the pressing mechanism includes the pressure spring; the operating mechanism includes the clutch pedal, release rod, release fork, release sleeve, release bearing, and release lever. The clutch mechanism allows the driving part and the driven part to temporarily separate and gradually engage, and also permits relative rotation during power transmission. There must be no rigid connection between the driving and driven parts of the clutch. The function of the clutch is to transmit and cut off power. It is required to smoothly complete power transmission during vehicle starting, and to quickly cut off power during gear shifting or braking. Located between the engine and the transmission, the clutch is a component in the vehicle's drivetrain that is directly connected to the engine. The clutch also has the additional function of preventing drivetrain overload.