1. ME 6601 – DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
K.CHANDRASEKAR
AP/MECH
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ME DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

2. ME 6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
The mechanism that transmits the motion or power from one shaft to the other shaft
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3. Transmission Systems Drives
Flexible Drive
Belts
Rope
Chain
Direct Drive
Gear
Cam and Follower
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4. ME 6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Belt Drive
Using pulley and belt power transmitted.
Belt Types
Belt
Flat Belt
V Belt
Ripped Belt
Multiple Belt
Toothed or Timing Belt
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5. ME 6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Types of belt drive
Open
Open with idler pulley
Cross or reversed
Quarter twist
Quarter twist with guide pulley
Stepped or cone pulley
Fast and loose pulley
Compound drive
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6. ME 6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Belt Materials
Leather – Animal skin tanned in Oak or Chrome salts.
Fabric or cotton – Cotton treated with linseed oil
Rubber
Balata - Gum similar to rubber
Nylon
Camel’s hair belt
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7. ME 6601 - DESIGN OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
Important Terms
Velocity Ratio
Slip
Creep
Wrap angle
Power transmitted
Centre distance
Tensions
Tight and slack Tension
Centrifugal Tension
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