DYNAMIC MODELLING OF FRICTION CLUTCHES AND APPLICATION OF THIS MODEL IN SIMULATION OF DRIVE SYSTEMS

Abstract

Theoretical dynamic modelling of friction clutches and principles of application of this model at drive systems is presented in this paper. Provided that the friction clutch consists of two rigid shafts connected only by friction, we face with the problem simulation of drive systems. Drive systems have no unique dynamic model due to the fact that the model of the whole system on the transitional process of the engagement of the clutch is quite different from that when the driving and driven shafts are connected rigidly. So the task is to create an unique model and to present the principles of application of this model for drive systems.