Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
clutch, magnetic — Clutch built into automobile compressor flywheel. operated magnetically. which allows pulley to revolve without driving compressor when refrigerating effect is not required … Dictionary of automotive terms
Clutch — For other uses, see Clutch (disambiguation). Rear side of a Ford V6 engine, looking at the clutch housing on the flywheel … Wikipedia
clutch — [1] An electrically operated coupling device that connects or disconnects the compressor pulley and compressor shaft [2] A device that disconnects the engine from the transmission, to allow the vehicle to change gears, and then allows the engine… … Dictionary of automotive terms
clutch — I. /klʌtʃ / (say kluch) verb (t) 1. to seize with, or as with, the hands or claws; grasp; grip. 2. to grip or hold tightly or firmly. –noun 3. the hand, claw, paw, etc., when grasping. 4. (usually plural) power of disposal or control; mastery: in …
clutch rotor — The clutch part turned by the drivebelt. The pulley or rotor free wheels until the clutch is engaged. On rotors which contain the field, the electrical connection is made through brushes similar to alternator and starter motor brushes … Dictionary of automotive terms
clutch solenoid — In some automotive air conditioners, a solenoid that operates a clutch on the compressor drive pulley. When the clutch is engaged, the compressor is driven and cooling takes place … Dictionary of automotive terms
drive pulley — [1] A pulley which is surrounded by a belt to transmit power to the driven pulley [2] The pulley attached to the nose of the engine crankshaft. It drives the compressor clutch pulley, usually with a V type drivebelt … Dictionary of automotive terms
Electromagnetic 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… … Wikipedia
Overrunning alternator pulley — During normal operation alternator pulleys can rotate at up to 18,000rpm and coupled with rapid acceleration and deceleration can lead to premature alternator, pulley and drive belt failure. To prevent this Overrunning Alternator Pulleys (OAPs)… … Wikipedia
Fan 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… … Wikipedia
