A leather faced cone clutch transmits power at 500 rpm. The semi-cone angle a is 12.5°. The mean diameter of the clutch is 300 mm, while the face width of the contacting surface of the friction lining is 100 mm. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and the maximum intensity of pressure is limited to 0.07 N/mm2. Calculate the force to engage the clutch and the power transmitting capacity.

A leather faced cone clutch transmits power at 500 rpm. The semi-cone angle a is 12.5°. The mean diameter of the clutch is 300 mm, while the face width of the contacting surface of the friction lining is 100 mm. The coefficient of friction is 0.2 and the maximum intensity of pressure is limited to 0.07 N/mm2. Calculate the force to engage the clutch and the power transmitting capacity.

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

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Problem 7.76P: The clutch described in Prob. 7.75 is to transmit a torque of 120lbft when the total spring force...

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The clutch is described as a machine element used to connect or disconnect two shafts together to transmit torque or power. The clutch works on the principles of friction. The clutch is commonly used in automobiles to transfer power from the driving shaft to the driven shaft.

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A leather faced cone clutch transmits power at 500 rpm. The semi-cone
angle a is 12.5°. The mean diameter of the clutch is 300 mm, while the face
width of the contacting surface of the friction lining is 100 mm. The coefficient
of friction is 0.2 and the maximum intensity of pressure is limited to 0.07
N/mm2. Calculate the force to engage the clutch and the power transmitting
capacity.

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