Describe with neat sketch construction details of clutch plate.

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Fig:- Single Plate Clutch


Constructional details : It consist of steel plate with a splined central hub. Annular friction facing are attached to the steel plates by rivets. Special resins are also used to bind the friction facing. The curved cushioning spring segments are attached rigidly to the centre plate and friction facing are riveted to these springs. Centre hub-assembly consists of a splined hub with radially placed slots in the flange of the hub. There are similar type of slots in each of the two plates situated on either side of the hub flang 

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