Question

The following features of a conical clutch are given:

• Inside Diameter: 160 mm
• Outside Diameter: 240 mm
• Conical Angle: 18°
• Friction Coefficient (f): 0.24
• The Torque to be transmitted (T): 240 Nm
• Maximum Allowable Pressure (p_max): 2 bars

Determine:

1. Whether this clutch is suitable for that much torque transmission,
2. If it is, the engagement force to activate the clutch.

Answer 1

Solution - given - Cone clutch Cone clutch d (Inside diameter) = 160mm = 0olom D Coutside diameter) = 240 mm= 0.24 m Conical Angle (0) = 18 f (friction coefficient) = 0,24 Torque to be transmitted (T) = 240 Nm Maximum Allowable pressure (Pmax) = 2 Bars = 2x105 N/m² given parameters the clutch, ne determine the permissible torque to be transmitted which is formule M = tf Pmax d ($²_d²) a) from the of the given by 8 sina 3.14 x 0.24 x 2 x 10' x 0.16 (0.242-0.162) 8 sin 18 312.154 N-m which is greater than T (240 N-m) that amplies the clutch is suitable for transimission. b) Engagement force to activate the given by- clutch is F = 2 4T sind f (Dtd) 4x 240 x Sin 18 0.24 (0.24 +0.16) F = 3ogon Ans