Machine can be defined as a cluster of mechanisms that can perform certain task by expanding energy. Such mechanisms are driven by mechanical power, which come in the from of rotational torque. A prime mover (such as electric motor, turbine, etc.) usually supplies mechanical power and it is then transmitted to the machine unit with the help of mechanical drives. There are four mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive,
Mechanical drives are used to transmit motion, torque and power from a driver shaft to driven shaft. The driver shaft, in majority of the cases, is a part of prime mover (such as electric motor, hydraulic turbine, steam turbine, etc.); while, the driven shaft is a part of the machine unit. There exist four basic mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive, chain drive and rope drive. A gear drive
Machines require a continuous source of power to perform certain task. Majority of industrial machines are driven by mechanical power, which comes in the form of rotational torque. A prime mover is used to generate mechanical energy converting other form of energy; for example an electric motor converts electric energy into mechanical energy. Mechanical power transmission system is used to transmit power from such prime movers to the intended locations
Mechanical drives are used to transmit motion, torque and power from driver shaft (usually a prime mover like electric motor) to driven shaft (such as machine unit). There are four mechanical drives, namely gear drive, belt drive, chain drive and rope drive. Each of them has specific features and is suitable for certain type of applications. A gear drive is preferred for power transmission over small distance. It is one
Mechanical drives are frequently used in machineries to transmit motion, torque and power from one place to another. Along with transmission of power, such drives can also change direction of rotation, speed and torque. Belt drive, chain drive, rope drive, and gear drive are four major mechanical drives; while, other elements such as shaft, clutch, brake, etc. assist in power transmission. They can transmit power either by means of friction
Spring is a flexible mechanical element that can undergo significant amount of elastic deformation under the action of external loading. While experiencing elastic deflection, spring can absorb mechanical energy and store it within itself, which is subsequently released in a controlled way when it regains original shape and size. It has wide area of application starting from low-duty requirements (such as spring-operated ball point pen, self-closing door hinge, bike or
Spring is one mechanical element that can undergo significant amount of elastic deformation under the action of external loading. During its elastic deformation, spring can absorb mechanical energy and can subsequently release it in a controlled manner by regaining the original shape. It is used to introduce some amount of flexibility whenever desired in the mechanical system or structural element. Several functionalities can be obtained easily by manipulating the usage
Spring is one mechanical or structural element that can undergo significant amount of elastic deformation and thereby introduces flexibility into the system. During elastic deformation under the action of external loading, the spring absorbs mechanical energy, which is subsequently released when it regains original shape and size. Spring is used predominantly in mechanical systems and also in certain structural elements. Its diverse field of application include storing energy and releasing
