The clutch in a Schottel Rudder Propeller (SRP) serves as a crucial link between the engine and the propulsion system. It essentially functions as a connect/disconnect mechanism, allowing the engine to run without turning the propeller shaft when desired.

Here’s how the connection works:
Engine to Clutch: The engine’s output shaft is connected to the input side of the clutch, often through a gearbox.
Clutch to Rudder Propeller Drive: The clutch’s output side is connected to the drive shaft that transmits power down to the lower gearing of the rudder propeller.
Power Transmission: When the clutch is engaged, it transmits the engine’s rotational energy through the drive shaft to the rudder propeller’s gearing, which then drives the propeller.

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