Basic Mechanical Engineering (3110006)

BE | Semester-1   Winter-2019 | 03-01-2020

Q2) (a)

Distinguish between coupling and clutch.

Coupling Clutch
Coupling is used to obtained permanent connection between driving and driven shaft. Clutch is used to connect & disconnect driven shaft from driving shaft.
Coupling is used in application where driven machine required continuous service. Clutch is used to transmit power between two co-linear shafts.
Examples: Muff coupling, Flange coupling, Universal coupling, Oldham coupling etc. Examples: Jaw clutch, Disc clutch, Cone clutch, Centrifugal clutch etc.