friction clutch

American  

noun

Machinery.

1. a clutch in which one part turns another by friction between them.

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friction clutch British  

noun

1. a mechanical clutch in which the drive is transmitted by the friction between surfaces, lined with cork, asbestos, or other fibrous materials, attached to the driving and driven shafts

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Etymology

Origin of friction clutch

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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friction clutch

Power is supplied to the latter by means of a friction clutch, and to insure even winding the usual reciprocating motion of a guide is employed.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 620, November 19,1887 by Various

"It's the leather facings on the friction clutch," declared Ned.

From Dorothy Dale at Glenwood School by Margaret Penrose

But I want to say to you that the friction clutch is a source of abuse to many a good engineer, because the engineer uses no judgment in its use.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by James H. Maggard

I am aware that when the friction clutch first came into use, their representatives made a great talk on that sort of thing to the green buyer.

From Rough and Tumble Engineering by James H. Maggard

The pulley is provided with a friction clutch operated by the treadle, shown.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose