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TEChnICal CharaCTErIsTICs
Fig. 3 - Torsional spring plate
Components
1. Engine
2. Gearbox
3. Shaft
4. Flywheel
5.
Torsional spring plate
6.
Front axle drive shaft
Fluid coupling
Description
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The fluid coupling receives drive from engine (1) and transmits drive to gearbox (2) through shaft (3). The engine (1) transmits
motion to the flywheel (4), on which is mounted the impeller (5). As the impeller rotates, it picks up oil and flings it against the
vanes of the turbine (6), causing it to rotate along with the shaft (3) on which it is mounted. As engine (1) speed increases, so
does the amount of oil flung by impeller (5), thereby increasing the torque transmitted to turbine (6) by impeller (5).