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.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter7: Dry Friction

Section: Chapter Questions

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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