Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th Edition) (What's New in Trades & Technology)
Machine Elements in Mechanical Design (6th Edition) (What's New in Trades & Technology)
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ISBN: 9780134441184
Author: Robert L. Mott, Edward M. Vavrek, Jyhwen Wang
Publisher: PEARSON
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For the devices described in Problems1−14, write a set of functions and design requirements in a similar manner to those in Section1−4. You or your instructor may add more specific information to the general descriptions given.

  1. The hood latch for an automobile.

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Functions and design requirements for hood latch for an automobile.

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Functions for hood latch for an automobile are:

  • Hood latch is the type of mechanical component that keeps the hood closed shut.
  • The latch keeps the hood connected to the automobile.
  • It prevents the accidental opening.

Design requirements for hood latch for an automobile are:

  • Spring must have enough stiffness to hold the hood.
  • Hood latch must be able to work minimum 8 hr per day.
  • Applied force to the hood latch should not be too large.
  • Mechanical efficiency must be greater than 95%.
  • Cost must be moderate.
  • Less wear producing material is selected.
  • All government and industry safety standards must be met.

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