clutch engagement
1Clutch delay valve — A clutch delay valve is an automotive component added to the clutch system of an automobile to standardize clutch engagement speed. Its purpose is to engage the drive train of an automobile without introducing shock to the drive train components… …
2Clutch control — refers to the act of controlling the speed of a vehicle with a manual transmission by partially engaging the clutch plate, using the clutch pedal instead of (or in conjunction with) the accelerator pedal. The purpose of a clutch is in part to… …
3Engagement — En*gage ment, n. [Cf. F. engagement.] 1. The act of engaging, pledging, enlisting, occupying, or entering into contest. [1913 Webster] 2. The state of being engaged, pledged or occupied; specif., a pledge to take some one as husband or wife.… …
4Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel …
5clutch — clutch1 clutchingly, adv. clutchy, adj. /kluch/, v.t. 1. to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child s hand as they… …
6engagement — The result of bringing into locking contact (e.g. of the clutch), or selection of a gear …
7Electromagnetic clutch — Electromagnetic clutches operate electrically, but transmit torque mechanically. This is why they used to be referred to as electro mechanical clutches. Over the years, EM became known as electromagnetic versus electro mechanical, referring more… …
8Sprag clutch — One way bearing combining sprags and bearing rollers in one race A sprag clutch is a one way freewheel clutch. It resembles a roller bearing, but instead of cylindrical rollers, non revolving asymmetric figure of eight shaped sprags are used.… …
9Dog clutch — used to drive the rotating platter in a microwave oven. A dog clutch is a type of clutch that couples two rotating shafts or other rotating components not by friction but by interference. The two parts of the clutch are designed such that one… …
10Fan clutch — A fan clutch is a thermostatically controlled device that exists as an integral component of the automotive cooling system. When the engine is cool or even at normal operating temperature, the fan clutch partially disengages the engine s… …
