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disk clutch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun disk clutch has 1 sense
  1. disk clutch - a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are disks
    --1 is a kind of
    friction clutch

Definitions from the Web

Term: Disk Clutch

Description:

A disk clutch is a type of mechanical device used in machinery or vehicles to engage and disengage the transmission of power from a driving component to a driven component. It consists of a rotating disk or plates that transmit torque when engaged and separate when disengaged.

Sample Sentences:

  • When the driver presses the clutch pedal, the disk clutch disengages the engine power from the gearbox, allowing smooth shifting of gears.
  • The disk clutch in this motorcycle is designed to handle high torque and provide quick and smooth acceleration.
  • After years of use, the disk clutch started slipping, causing a loss of power transfer between the engine and the wheels.
  • His car's clutch assembly needed replacement, including the disk clutch, due to excessive wear and tear.

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