Static Stress Analysis of Link Plate of Roller Chain using Finite Element Method and Some Design Proposals for Weight Saving
Roller chains have a long history as mechanical elements for transmission. Although they have clear advantages over belts in terms of performance and efficiency, their larger weight has always been a disadvantage. In this paper, the authors propose some methods of weight saving for roller chains. Th...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers
2009-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Advanced Mechanical Design, Systems, and Manufacturing |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jamdsm/3/2/3_2_159/_pdf/-char/en |
| Summary: | Roller chains have a long history as mechanical elements for transmission. Although they have clear advantages over belts in terms of performance and efficiency, their larger weight has always been a disadvantage. In this paper, the authors propose some methods of weight saving for roller chains. These methods are based on finite element method (FEM) analysis of the stress and deformation in a link plate of a roller chain. The authors also suggest some approaches for reducing stresses and weight saving in the link plate of the roller chain. Stresses are 3% higher in the proposed design, but the weight is reduced by 10%. Tensile tests are performed on link plates made of resin, and the effectiveness of the proposed model is confirmed. |
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| ISSN: | 1881-3054 |