Alternatives to Clutch Mechanisms - Automated Solutions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around finding alternatives to traditional clutch mechanisms, specifically focusing on automated solutions rather than manual operation. Participants explore various technologies and concepts that could serve as substitutes for conventional clutches in different applications.

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Main Points Raised

  • Praksh seeks an automated alternative to clutch mechanisms and requests suggestions.
  • Several participants inquire about the specific application, size, force requirements, and smoothness of engagement needed for the clutch.
  • One participant mentions that all clutches must transmit torque and engage/disengage under various loads and RPM, suggesting that while friction clutches are effective, they may be considered crude.
  • A non-contact magnetic clutch is proposed as an alternative, though its viability in automotive applications is questioned due to unknown factors like cost and performance.
  • Another participant introduces the concept of electromagnetic fluid, which changes viscosity with current, and asks for more details about the application.
  • Hydraulic couplings are also suggested as a potential alternative to traditional clutches.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a range of ideas and suggestions, but there is no consensus on a single alternative or solution. Multiple competing views and technologies are presented without resolution.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided specific details about the application or requirements, which may limit the relevance of the suggestions made. There are also unresolved questions regarding the performance characteristics of proposed alternatives.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in mechanical engineering, automotive design, or those exploring innovative drive systems may find this discussion relevant.

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Dear all,
I need to find alternate to clutch mechanism
Is there anything similar to alternate clutch part...?
That one could be automated one not to be manually operate...

Thanks
Praksh
 
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What are you trying to drive? How big and much force does the clutch need to be able to transmit? How smooth do you need engagement to be?
 
minger said:
What are you trying to drive? How big and much force does the clutch need to be able to transmit? How smooth do you need engagement to be?

For better understanding i have attached the layout.
hope you got it

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Prakash

Attachment cannot made...
 
nope..
 
Again trying...server down notifications...
 
Any clutch needs to be able to transmit torque and be able to make and break the connection between the driving motor and the driven shaft under various loads and rpm. The friction clutch does this quite well, yet it somehow strikes me as being a crude device. The only alternative that I know of is the non-contact magnetic clutch. However, I just don’t know enough about it, such as cost, available torgue, speed of engagement/disengagement, to know if it is a viable alternative in the automobile. Other than magnetic force and direct friction contact force, I cannot think of anything else that can be used as a clutch.
 
have you heard of electromagnetic fluid.. viscosity changes with the amount of current applied to it.. what is the application or what kind of clutch ore you trying to replace I have 15 years exp working with trans missions and drive lines
 
hydraulic couplings!
 
Thanks to all for the suggestions

I will get back to all with my detailed layout.

Prakash

Attachment is still problem?
 

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