Machine DesignMachine Design

Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering DepartmentDepartment

1010thth Lecture Lecture

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Couplings can be used for transmission of motion and torque in several cases such as:.

Hegazi, H., MENG 356 notes

Jaw CouplingJaw Coupling

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http://www.rw-america.com/plastic_couplings/img/3d-coupling-TX1-350.jpg

Gear CouplingGear Coupling

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www.tradekorea.com/.../Gear_Coupling.html

Rubber CouplingRubber Coupling

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gyind.gofreeserve.com/coupling.html

Universal JointUniversal Joint

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tpub.com www.turbosquid.com

Rigid CouplingRigid Coupling

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http://www.flexitechcoupling.com/images/RigidCoupling.jpg

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Rigid:Rigid:

Shear Shear stress:stress:

Coupling DesignCoupling Design

Hegazi, H., MENG 356 notes

CouplingCoupling(Manufacturing)(Manufacturing)

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www.findtheneedle.co.uk/images

couplings are cut (machined)Injected (rubber coupling).Turned & drilled

CouplingCoupling(Failure)(Failure)

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http://maintenanceforums.com

Shearing of the coupling within the engagement area due to a torsional load.

CouplingCoupling(Failure)(Failure)

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http://maintenanceforums.com