ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (IMECE2015), Texas, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri, 13 - 19 Kasım 2015
The clutch is an element which makes a temporary connection between gear box and vehicle engine. It transmits not only engine torque, but also ensures comfort and drivability during slippage. One of the main functions of clutch disc is to transmit the engine torque while absorbing vibrations. It allows a soft gradual reengagement of torque transmission. The cushion disc which is located between two clutch facings has wavy surface, thus it behaves like a spring during engagement and disengagement. The axial elastic stiffness of the. clutch disc is obtained by a cushion disc. The load-deflection curve is obtained by compressing clutch disc between two plates, representing pressure plate and flywheel. The wavy shape of the cushion disc provides progressive stiffness curve of the clutch disc.