Design and Analysis of an Electro-Magnetic Clutch

Abstract

This paper presents the designing and analysis of an Electromagnetic Clutch. Engagement and disengagement of clutch is operated electrically but the torque is transmitted mechanically. It overcomes the problem of higher response time of mechanical clutches. In this paper we have discussed, in detail, various steps we followed to design an electromagnetic clutch -calculations, CAD, and analysis of parts of electromagnetic clutch. Static analysis is done on designed parts to ensure the safe operation of clutch and also fatigue analysis is done for estimating life of components. This paper also demonstrates about Magneto-static Analysis to know about Electromagnet characteristics like Magnetic Flux density and Force density.