ME214 Machine Elements and Innovative Design

Couplings
Dr Udaya Kahangamage
Senior Lecturer Dept of Mechanical Engineering University of Moratuwa

Tel: 011 2640475 Fax: 011 2650622 Email: udaya@mech.mrt.ac.lk Web: http://www.mech.mrt.ac.lk

Course Notes: http://10.8.12.182

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Applications

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Outline Introduction Use of a coupling Types of coupling Factors to be considered in selecting / designing a coupling Strength calculation for some selected coupling types

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Learning Outcomes At the end of this section the students should be able to: Differentiate the main types of coupling and their applications Select appropriate type of coupling for a particular job Design couplings based on strength

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Introduction A coupling is a machine element used to make permanent or semi-permanent connection between two shafts Why do we need couplings?
To provide a connection between two units manufactured separately For easy disconnection during repair To provide a connection between shaft lengths to facilitate easy transportation To minimize shock load transmission through the shaft length To introduce protection against overloading To provide mechanical flexibility for misalignment

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Misalignments

(a)
(b) (c) (d)

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Classification of Couplings

COUPLINGS

RIGID

FLUID COUPLING

MAGNETIC COUPLING

FLEXIBLE

SLEEVE OR MUFF COUPLING

CLAMP COUPLING

FLANGE COUPLING

SOLID OR FORGED FLANGED COUPLING

COUPLINGS WITH RUBBER ELEMENTS

BUSHED-PIN FLE XIBLE COUPLING

HOOK S COUPLING

OLDHAM COUPLING

INCORPORA TE D FLE XIB ILITY

KINEMA TICA L FLE XIBILITY

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Rigid Couplings

COUPLINGS

RIGID

FLUID COUPLING

MAGNETIC COUPLING

FLEXIBLE

SLEEVE OR MUFF COUPLING

CLAMP COUPLING

FLANGE COUPLING

SOLID OR FORGED FLANGED COUPLING

COUPLINGS WITH RUBBER ELEMENTS

BUSHED -PIN FLEXIBLE COUPLING

HOOK S COUPLING

OLDHAM COUPLING

INCORPORATE D FLEXIBILITY

KINEMATICAL FLEXIBILITY

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Sleeve or Muff Coupling

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Clamp Coupling

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Flange Coupling

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Flexible Couplings

COUPLINGS

RIGID

FLUID COUPLING

MAGNETIC COUPLING

FLEXIBLE

SLEEVE OR MUFF COUPLING

CLAMP COUPLING

FLANGE COUPLING

SOLID OR FORGED FLANGED COUPLING

COUPLINGS WITH RUBBER ELEMENTS

BUSHED -PIN FLEXIBLE COUPLING

HOOK S COUPLING

OLDHAM COUPLING

INCORPORATED INCORPORATE D FLEXIBILITY FLEXIBILITY

KINEMATICAL FLEXIBILITY

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Flexible Couplings These are used for shafts having lateral and/ or angular misalignments Reduce the effect of shock loads

Universal Coupling
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Flexible Coupling: Oldham Coupling

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Flexible Coupling

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Types of Rubber Elements

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Selection/Design Considerations of Couplings Ease of assembly and disassembly. Should be able to transmit the full power required. Should hold the shaft in alignment or be flexible enough to handle misalignment. Should have few or no protruding parts. (For safety)

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Muff Coupling: Strength Calculation

Usual proportions: diameter of the shaft Outer diameter of the sleeve Length of the sleeve

D L

=d = 2d + 13 mm = 3.5d

Design for Sleeve Design for key

The length of the coupling key is at least equal to the length of the sleeve (i.e. 3.5d)
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Example Design a muff coupling to connect two steel shafts transmitting 40 kW at 350 rpm. The shaft and key are made of AISI 1020 annealed carbon steel. The sleeve is made of cast iron of which Tensile Strength is 152MPa and Torsional Shear Strength is 179MPa.

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Flange Coupling: Strength Calculation

Number of Bolts d<= 40mm - 3 Bolts 40mm<d <= 100mm - 4 Bolts 100mm<d <= 180mm - 6 Bolts

Usual proportions: If d = Diameter of the shaft Outer diameter of hub D = 2d Length of hub L = 1.5d Pitch circle diameter of bolts D1 = 3d Outside diameter of Flange D2 = 4d Thickness of Flange tf = 0.5d
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Flange Coupling: Strength Calculation

Design for hub Design for key Design for flange Design for bolts

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Example ME210 2006 (Repeat)

Question 2

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