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Theory of Machines

Types of Belt Drives

The belt drives are usually classified into the following three groups: 1. Light drives. These are used to transmit small…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

V Belt

The v-belts are made of rubber with fabric cords to transmit power and its covered with a protective…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
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Theory of Machines

Selection of a Belt Drive

Following are the various important factors upon which the selection of a belt drive depends: 1. Speed of the…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

Acceleration in mechanisms

We have discussed in the previous topics the velocities of various points in the mechanisms. Now we shall…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

Rubbing Velocity at a Pin Joint

The links in a mechanism are mostly connected by means of pin joints. The rubbing velocity is defined…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

Quick return motion mechanisms

Quick return mechanisms are used in machine tools such as shapers and power driven saws for the purpose…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

Inversions of Single Slider Chain

Slider crank chain: This is a kinematic chain having four links. It has one sliding pairand three turning pairs.…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

Coupler Curves

The link connecting the driving crank with the follower crank in a four bar linkage is called the…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob
Theory of Machines

Inversion of Mechanism

A mechanism is one in which one of the links of a kinematic chain is fixed. Different mechanisms…

August 2, 2021 · Jacob