Clutch
id:
clutch-209-766253
title:
Clutch
text:
A clutch is a mechanical device that allows an output shaft to be disconnected from a rotating input shaft. The clutch's input shaft is typically attached to a motor, while the clutch's output shaft is connected to the mechanism that does the work. In a motor vehicle, the clutch acts as a mechanical linkage between the engine and transmission. By disengaging the clutch, the engine speed (RPM) is no longer determined by the speed of the driven wheels. Another example of clutch usage is in electri
brand slug:
wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Mechanical device that connects and disconnects two rotating shafts or other moving parts
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clutch
date created:
2001-09-25T03:38:56Z
date modified:
2024-09-11T11:29:21Z
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image:
{"content_url":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5b/Clutchdisc.jpg","width":450,"height":500}
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