PART-A

Assignment Questions

1. Where is multi-speed gear boxes employed?

2. What is the function of an automotive clutch?
3. Name the types of brakes.
4. What is multispeed gear box?
5. Name two materials used for lining of friction surfaces in clutches.
6. What are the types of brake linings?
7. What is R20 series?
8. List the components of gear box.
9. What is meant by positive clutch?
10. In cone clutches semi-cone angle should be greater than 12 why?
11. Write short notes on the working principle of sliding mesh gear box
12. What are the effects of temperature rise in clutches?

PART-B

1. Distinguish between clutch and brake from their functional point of view.
2. Determine the progression ratio and spindle speeds for a 12 speed gear box having
speeds between 100rpm and 355 rpm.
3. Distinguish between single and multi-plate clutches.

4. Determine the progression ratio and spindle speeds for a 12 speed gear box having
speeds between 100 rpm and 355 rpm.
5. Single plate clutch consists of one pair of contacting surfaces. The inner and outer
diameters of friction disk are 125 mm and 250 mm respectively. The coefficient of
friction is 0.25 and the total axial force is 25 kN. Examine the power transmitting
capacity of the clutch at 500 rpm using uniform wear theory.

6. Derive an expression for the torque to be transmitted by clutch assuming

(i) Uniform pressure conditions and
(ii) Uniform wear condition.

PART-C
1. Design a nine speed gear box for a machine to provide speeds ranging from 100 rpm to
1500 rpm.The input is from a motor of 5 kW at 1440 rpm. Assume any alloy steel for the gears.

2. Design a six speed gear box for a lathe. The minimum and maximum speeds are 100 and 1200
rpm. Power is 5 kW from 1440 rpm induction motor.
3. An automotive plate clutch consists of two pairs of contacting surfaces with an asbestos
friction lining. The torque transmitting capacity of the clutch is 550 N-m. The coefficient of
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friction is 0.25 and the permissible intensity of pressure is 0.35N/mm 2. Due to the space
limitations, the outer diameter of the friction disk is fixed as 250 mm.Using uniform wear theory,
Determine

(i).The inner diameter of the friction disk and

(ii).The spring force required to keep the clutch in an engaged position.

4. Design a 12 speed gear box for a lathe. The minimum and maximum speeds are 100 and 1200
rpm. Power is 5 kW from 1440 rpm induction motor.

5. A cone clutch with asbestos friction lining transmits 30kW power at 500 rpm. The coefficient
of friction is 0.2 and the permissible intensity of pressure is 0.35 N/mm2. The semi cone angle is
12.5. The outer diameter is fixed as 300 mm from space limitations. Assuming uniform wear
theories calculate:

(i).The inner diameter

(ii).The face width of the friction lining.
(iii).The force required to engage the clutch.

6. A multiplate clutch with both sides effective transmits 30 kW at 360 rpm. Inner and outer
diameters of clutch are 200 mm and 400 mm respectively. The coefficient of friction is 0.25.
An axial load of 600 N is applied. Assuming uniform wear criterions, find the number number of
discs required and the maximum intensity of pressure developed.