Wedge Design and Dynamic Characteristics Analysis of Unequal-Length Wedge Slant Support Clutch

Autor: Chu Zhu, Jiangming Wu, Xueshen Wu, Mingtao Lei, Hongzhi Yan
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Applied Sciences, Vol 13, Iss 21, p 11718 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2076-3417
DOI: 10.3390/app132111718
Popis: This article proposes a design method for a “slow connect”-type clutch with unequal-length wedges, which ensures the wedges’ wear life while improving the engagement reliability of the clutch. A finite element model of the dynamics of an unequal-length wedge clutch was constructed. Compared with an ordinary clutch, the output shaft impact was reduced by more than 30%, and the response time and engagement time were reduced by approximately 50%. It was found that for every 0.005 mm increase in the length of the middle section of the wedge, the critical detachment speed of the wedge increased by approximately 2.2%. Finally, the excellent engagement response performance of the unequal-length wedge slant support clutch was verified through experiments.
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