In the automobile transmission system, the clutch, as one of the important parts connecting the engine and transmission, plays a vital role in the vehicle's starting, shifting and braking process. And one of the key parts of the clutch friction plate, is to determine the clutch performance of the core factors. This article will focus on the role of clutch friction plate and its working principle.
Basic structure: Generally speaking, a standard manual transmission vehicles in the clutch by the pressure plate, slave disk (also known as friction plate), release bearing and other major components. When the driver depresses the clutch pedal, a series of mechanical structures create a relative movement between the pressure plate and the driven disc, thus interrupting the power transmission; on the contrary, releasing the pedal re-establishes a close contact between the two in order to transmit power.
The most important part :clutch friction plate. it's located in the middle of the unit and is directly involved in the power transfer between the two rotating elements. In order to ensure that the task is carried out efficiently and consistently, the following conditions have to be fulfilled in the design.
1. A sufficiently large surface contact area.
2. Suitable coefficient of friction
3. Long life.
Then specifically to the actual use of how to reflect it?
1. Start-up phase: when the driver starts the engine and wants to start driving before you have to let the wheels turn up, then you need to use the clutch function. At this time, if directly into gear will lead to greater impact and thus damage the machine and even lead to accidents: therefore, gradually apply the throttle and slowly release the clutch pedal (i.e., reduce the pressure between the two), so that the follower disc and the flywheel between the formation of a gradual connection process until the complete synchronization of the operation until the end.
2. Shifting gears while driving: Under normal conditions, due to the manual change of gear ratios, it is necessary to cut off the power supply again and perform a matching operation each time a change is made. To do so, similar steps are taken: firstly, reduce the acceleration force and quickly depress the clutch pedal, at which time the friction between the driven disc and the flywheel disappears, thus realizing a smooth gear change.
3. Braking state: Although theoretically the brake action does not directly affect the work of the component, but because of its own inertia effect, so in the emergency stop also need to use their power. Specific practice is: first release the gas pedal, and then quickly hold down the clutch pedal, to avoid the engine because of the sudden change of load and stall.
To summarize, Merido clutch friction plates not only have high wear resistance and durability, but also can adapt to the changing needs of different working conditions. Of course, in addition to choosing a good quality, the correct use of maintenance methods is also essential! I hope this article can help you more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the clutch friction plate.
