Application Of Clutch Research Articles

A Review on Structural Configurations of Magnetorheological Clutch

Abstract:: In recent years, with the development of "smart materials", magnetorheological fluids have been widely used in the fields of mechanical transmission, aerospace, construction, and medical treatment because of the unique rheological properties that can occur under the action of an applied magnetic field. Magnetorheological clutches with magnetorheological fluid as the working medium have the advantages of simple structure, low noise, fast response, and easy control compared with traditional clutches. In order to provide an overview of the issues encountered by magnetorheological clutches in their current applications and to summarize the optimization designs implemented to address these issues, with the aim of promoting the widespread application of magnetorheological clutches. The basic theory of magnetorheological fluid and magnetorheological clutch design method is introduced. The related patents of magnetorheological clutch structure design are reviewed. The characteristics and advantages of magnetorheological clutch in different working modes are summarized. This study introduces the basic theory of magnetorheological fluid. The problems existing in the application of magnetorheological clutch are explained. The characteristics of magnetorheological clutch based on shear mode, shear-extrusion mode and heat dissipation mode are described. The development trend of magnetorheological clutch is discussed. This paper provides an important basis for the design and application of magnetorheological clutch, offers specific guidance for improving the torque transmission capacity and heat dissipation capacity of magnetorheological clutch, and lays a theoretical foundation for the wide application of magnetorheological clutch in the future.

Innovation Design and Application of Speed-increasing Clutch for Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Innovation Design and Application of Speed-increasing Clutch for Hybrid Electric Vehicle

CLUTCH OPERATING DEVICE WITH FRICTION LINING WEAR COMPENSATION ANALYSIS OF PROPERTIES AND UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY

In modern conditions of competition a lot of attention is paid to the comfort of driving. Control to driveline units is no exception. Application of clutch with the system of compensation of wear of friction overlays can not only enhance comfort, due to maintaining a stable effort on the pedal, but also improve the performance of the clutch. In the article a comparative analysis of the traditional design of the pneumohydraulic booster (PHB) and the design, which has a mechanism for compensating the wear of friction plate of clutches. As a compensator for the wear of friction plate of clutches, a telescopic rod with a closed cavity is used, which is filled the brake fluid through a reverse valve. With the wear of friction clutches, the fluid has the ability to slowly flow out of the closed cavity of the rod due to the leakage of the reverse valve. A positive feature is the ability to implement the proposed design within the framework of the traditional design of the pneumatic booster without changing the basic parts. As a result of the application of the proposed designs, it is expected to obtain such positive qualities as reducing the mass and material capacity of the product, maintaining high clutch performance regardless of the degree of wear of friction plates, reducing air consumption in operation (and, consequently, reducing fuel consumption), reducing the overall dimensions of the PHB. In order to confirm the new qualities, the consumption of air and fuel during the operation of both design of PHB on the typical urban route in the route bus is calculated. When calculating, the clutch exclusions taken into account are required during acceleration after each stop and traffic light. A reference to the investigation of the speed of the clutch control mechanism with new and worn friction plate of clutch is given. The properties of the proposed PHB design with the mechanism of compensation of the wear of the friction plate of the clutch are analyzed and the effect is shown not only in the manufacture of this design, but also from the application of this design in operation, which is expressed in fuel economy

Combined experimental and flexible multi-body dynamic investigation of high-energy impact-induced driveline vibration

Lightly damped non-linear dynamic driveline components are subjected to excitation with rapid application of clutch and/or throttle. Modern thin-walled driveshaft tubes respond with a plethora of structural-acoustic modes under such impulsive conditions, which are onomatopoeically referred to as clonk in the vehicle industry. The underlying mechanisms for the occurrence of this phenomenon are investigated, using combined experimentation and flexible multi-body dynamics under impulsive impact conditions. The coincidence of high-frequency structural modes, coupled with acoustic response is highlighted for the broad-band spectral response of the hollow driveshaft tubes. The cyclic relationship of clonk with the shuffle response of the driveline system is also established for transient decay of the clonk phenomenon. In particular, the multi-body model is used to ascertain the effect of vehicle laden state on the propensity of driveline clonk, an approach not hitherto reported in literature.

Ergonomic assessment of drivers in MF285 and MF399 tractors during clutching using algometer

Tractor as one of the most widely used agricultural machinery should be considered from different aspects. The frequent application of clutch and brake pedals and also the steering wheel within farms, along with the unfavorable working conditions, cause negative effects on the occupational health of the tractor drivers. Thus, in this research, the imposed forces on three engaged muscles including: Gastrocnemius, Trapezius and Quadrate’s lumborum of the tractor drivers during clutching have been studied. In this regard, algometer device was used to determine the applied forces on selective muscles of drivers during clutching of MF285 and MF399 tractors. The experiments were performed employing sample of 30 drivers and were conducted on two Iranian frequently used tractors including: MF285 and MF399 models.The results showed that the clutching forces for MF285 and MF399 tractors were 340N and 290N, respectively. The knee angle of the drivers of the two tractors was statistically different at the one percent level of significance. The reduction of pain threshold after 30 and 60s clutching and also 60s rest after clutching in MF285 tractor, for all three muscles, were more than those of MF399 tractor. The impact of clutching on the average decreases of pain threshold, for all drivers and all clutching periods, during and after clutching, in the Quadratus lumborum muscle was more than the other two muscles, in both tractors. In order to reduce the clutching force for MF285 tractor some modifications is suggested. In this regard the force transfer joint between the pedal and the clutch release linkage may be replaced with one made of cast iron.

Influence Analysis of the Magnetic Properties of the Materials on the Magnetic Powder Clutch Characteristics

The torque transmission capacity within a range of the structure is the main factor that limit the application of the magnetic powder clutch in the vehicle transmission field. In order to increase the torque transmitting characteristics of the magnetic powder clutch, the analysis model of the magnetic powder clutch was established with finite element numerical calculation method based on the depth analysis its operating principle, which focused on the study of the influence of the magnetic property of the magnetic powder and magnetic circuit material on the magnetic powder clutch performance. The research results showed that the greater of the saturated magnetic induction and the magnetic permeability of the magnetic powder and magnetic circuit material are, the better of the torque transmitting characteristics of the magnetic powder clutch is.

Application of clutch to clutch gear shift technology for a new automatic transmission

For the purpose of engineering development for a new 8-step speed automatic transmission, a simplified dynamic model for this gearbox was established and key parameters which affected the shift quality were analyzed. Aiming at four different shift types, the ideal characteristics of shift clutch and engine control were set up. By using torque estimation method, PI slip control algorithm and engine coordinated control principle, the control model and transmission controller were well developed for three shift phases which included rapid-fill phase, torque phase and inertia phase. The testing environment on the rig and prototype vehicle level was built and the testing results obtained in ultimate condition could verify the accuracy and feasibility of this shift control strategy. The peak jerk during shift process was controlled within ±2 g/s where the smooth gearshift was obtained. The development proposal and algorithm have a high value for engineering application.

Cine-Interval Recording Camera

A new type of electric cine-interval industrial and research recording camera, designed to produce a compact and reliable remotely controlled unit, is described. Requirements of one of the more difficult types of photographic recording, that of test aircraft instruments, are discussed. The application and results of electromagnetic clutch, as used to operate the Automax Recording Camera as both a motion picture and a still camera, are described.