Calculation on Variable Sag in Chain Drives ()
ABSTRACT
This paper presents a computer-aided analysis to calculate sag in chain
drives exactly, which is commonly used in mechanical power transmission. With
sprocket rotating, sag in chain drives is different. Sag is a function of
meshing position of chain and sprocket. Because sag in chain drives is a variable,
the maximum and minimum sag can be obtained by numerical calculation. Corresponding
tensions in slack chain are obtained. A computer programme to calculate sag and
tensions in slack chain is programmed.
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Rong, C. (2016) Calculation on Variable Sag in Chain Drives.
Open Access Library Journal,
3, 1-6. doi:
10.4236/oalib.1102632.
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